I possibly will regret my decision on my final choice, that is why I am sifting through as much possible information that I can come across. The Pro Hunter is actually mine right now, I just need to make the final payment Monday and it will be mine. I do realize that bolt action rifles are a dying breed. You can see that during regular firearms season, everyone likes the clip full of ammo & a semi auto. Unless things have changed though, anytime you see a sniper type firearm it is a bolt action. Probably just for the fact that there are a minimum of moving parts and a fixed barrel design. Just look at the German designed Mausers they are still a much sought after rifle. I just remember hunting with single shot hinged barrel shotguns when I first started hunting. They usually developed a little play, not a major deal with a shotgun. My concern is that it could lead to a problem with a hinge style rifle barrel. I suppose it basically comes down to the old, apples or oranges.

Just trying to make the best purchase for myself,
Mike