I understand there is a difference in the 700 and 40x actions. I have/had both and the 40x is a mighty fine action. But, so is the 700.

I guess I'm saying, why are the offering a Freedom Arms class when they can offer a Super Blackhawk class instead of or as well.

By only offering the high end option, I think they are going to shoot themselves in the foot. They sure aren't doing the SP community any favors by offering a platform out of reach of 75% (SWAG) of your buying market.

I can build one for half that price ($3,500) or less that will shoot just as well for all intents and purposes.

Yeah. There will be the collectors and the more well to do that will buy one. But, as easy as it would be to offer a sub 1K bolt action SP..............why isn't anyone?!?