SJ, I have tried Wholesale Sports, local gun shops, etc. No left 7mm other than Tikka base model, which does not fit me worth a hoot. In fact one shop has had one order since last nov. from Browning. I also tried Browning Canada....no can do in 7MM. 300 Win not a problem! Again my real problem is being left, they only make so many and shops stock one in each Caliber/maybe 2. Some shops say, if you can believe this that the 7mm isn't a real desired caliber...common on! Anyways, it has been tough and what I have found is what I posted. The 280 is a private deal. Probably the best thing is to stick with 270 till I can find a 7mm that works.

SJ, with the new gun crap in Canada what is the process if I find one in a different Province, like Alberta? Is it a red taped nightmare? With this PAL how would they know who I am or if I am actually buying it. You know the Pic ID and all. Do you or any other canucks know. I have heard some stuff, but it could be the local shops don't want to lose any biz. They say they can't transfer stock between different shops. (Wholesale of course can do in store transfers from one local to another)

I looked at the Recoil table and the 300 win is a bit of jump but not much more than a 7mm, which I have shot plenty (with no problems). So I should be ok with the 300 win. However the 3006 is still heavy in my mind, it is lacking the speed that the 7MM or 300 will produce but it should be pretty decent. NO?

Still lost and p'd at being a south paw right now!!!!