I don't blame you for going stainless synthetic in alaska. Shewee! I bet it gets cold there in a tent. The only flyer I had today was my first shot and I knew it, so I shot three more at the first group. You'll be able to pick it out in the pictures later, I do believe this rifle could be a freak, as it's the best factory rifle of any brand I've ever shot. I dont knoe if a jumped the browning bamdwagon too soon or not. Im getting a m-1000 eclipse in 22-250 and if it shoots as good or better than this '06, I'll be a browning man I guess. I still like sako rifles though for ruggedness. Though I dont own one. I know a guy who hunts with one and is very rough on it. It's a finn-light 270. It's a rugged rifle and shoots moa usually. I'd say I'll have the medallion beat up pretty good by end of season. I dread that, it's so purdy! I'd like to get something in stainless synthetic for hunting in bad weather. Might get a stainless stalker in .308. then im thinking of getting a 7mm ultra remmy sendero. I'll have all of these within 3 years hopefully.