BB is the best thing I've ever seen - never thought anything would top the Sopranos.
The Wire was ok but not great I thought (maybe it's just me). Loved Dexter until the last series
Try Bernard Cornwell - The Warrior Chronicles if you like historical fantasy. Starts with The Last Kingdom and he's just released book 7 The Pagan Lord.
Really enjoying them
A couple of years ago the BASC published some plans for a DIY high seat.
There is a pdf copy here http://www.basc.org.uk/download.cfm/docid/9B5D21F8-D9A4-4D32-9EF027868F4DCB2F
I've never built it though so best of luck
Nice thing about the Ruger is that you can buy a cheap standard one and then swap bits around when you have the time and free cash. You can do it all yourself and can't really go wrong