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If you are not an exceptional, experienced shooter - most modern guns will outshoot the shooter with the right ammunition.I have two Brownings and have no complaints. Of all my rifles, I just took a Browning 300 WSM to Africa and was very pleased with its performance.Savage, Remington, Winchester, Sako / Tikka all make good rifles, and all make an occasional lemon. Unless you plan to shoot a lot, and shoot a longer distances I would make my decision based on other factors: cost, weight, magazine type, how well it feels on your shoulder, and so forth.
That's why I mentioned the military friend on base. 30 bucks flat rate ffl. I think when I'm gun shopping I'll have to venture to the east side. I still must see this bi-mart.
"A good product sells itself" no need for tons of commercials telling you its the best. there is a reason the vast vast majority of custom guns and match guns are rocking a m700 action.
The dangerous game concern about the 700 has to do with its push feed mechanism. It is a topic of endless debate. http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/gun-nuts/2011/05/bolt-actions-broken-down-difference-between-controlled-feed-and-push-feed
My Savage Model 16 Weather Warrior 6.5 Creedmore will be on the way soon. $699.99 from Gunbroker. Can't wait !!!
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on July 23, 2012, 06:27:19 PMMy Savage Model 16 Weather Warrior 6.5 Creedmore will be on the way soon. $699.99 from Gunbroker. Can't wait !!!Lets us know how it works out! Awesome little round that does damage.
Thanks for the input fellas. I think I have changed my mind every day over this last week. But I do have a better idea of what I really need in a rifle. I shoot a lot, but not enough with my hunting rifle. I'm going to buy next week sometime, I'll post what I decided to get. I appreciate all the great advice.