There are some really good firearms that were sadly discontinued, one of my picks is from the bolt actions, Sako A7 range both the std sporter and longer A7 roughtech. Bases supplied were rubbish but the rest of the rifle, stock, mag perfect, I had one in 243 it would shoot any ammo 1 moa or much better, sierra 85gr 0.25 moa at 100yd
I'm deeply interested in any progress made on your interpretation of a modernized StG44; please tell me there's a video of a completed rifle coming soon!!