Rustydale-I think you are on the right track.The only thing I would do different is to change the cartridge to 7mm-08.The 7mm-08 is a more versatile cartridge with a much better selection of bullets and loaded ammo.I have owned two 7mm-08 model sevens over the years and both were light,dependable rifles that shot 1" groups with handloads.

Edited by - stubblejumper on 09/15/2002 13:25:39