I’ve owned the non braked version in 30-06 for a few years now. It’s become my “do it all” sort of rifle, which was my plan since I don’t seem to have time to tinker around with my oddball rifles and cartridges much these days. I mounted a Tract Toric 2-10x42 scope on mine.
I haven’t shot a lot of factory loads, but I do have a 165gr speed hot cor handload at 2900fps that shoots under a half inch at 100 yards most days.
It came with a 5.5lb trigger which I didn’t appreciate on a $1000+ rifle. However, swapping the spring out with an “Ernie the gunsmith” trigger spring dropped it to 2.5lbs, it’s now one of the nicest triggers on any of my hunting rifles.
I can’t really complain about the stock, but it would be nice if they would have used the “featherweight” contour for them. The forend is a little on the chunky side, something slimmer would be an improvement. Fun fact: it’s the exact same stock profile as the one on a knight ultra lite.
I also wish they had an actual stainless floorplate and trigger guard, I may add those to mine someday, but being painted aluminum doesn’t affect function at all.
