I'm buying a new deer/hog rifle and trying to decide between the Rem. 700 XCR and the Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker.

Just curious on your opinions of either rifle. I'm left handed and looking for an "all weather" gun. These rifles will both fill those needs and then some.

I've had a chance to look at them both and spend LOTS of time shouldering the rifles. Both are different, but feel good.

The Browning is a TAD lighter and seems to come with a TAD better synthetic stock. The Remington seems to have a TAD smoother bolt and sports a 24" barrel instead of the 22" barrel on the Browning (don't really know if there's an advantage to that other than a little more velocity).

So, is either one of these rifles more..."functional"? Better action? Better barrel? ect.

I'm looking to get out of buying and selling some many rifles and start hanging on to them so my collection builds. I'm really wanting one that's going to be my "go to" rifle for YEARS to come. Maybe even hand it down to my son after I'm gone.

The caliber will be .30-06 if it matters any

Any input would be greatly appreciated