dkhamner,
Regarding the first part of your post, I couldn't agree more. Regarding your choice of weapon....
The Remington Model 700 Sendero is a fine weapon that I have owned. It was chambered for 300 Win mag and grouped well, was comfortable to fire and did everything I asked it to do. However it got sold because I found it too heavy and cumbersome for the type hunting I do. I hope you don't consider this "bashing", because it isn't, just the plain old truth.