Ok. The money is saved up for my "go to" deer and hog hunting rifle. I wound up selling the Remington XCR that didn't "fit" me. So, now I'm without a large caliber hunting rifle. I've looked at a ton of rifles and asked tons of question (thank you all so much for your opinions and experience).
I've narrowed my choices down to 3 rifles. All have things I love about them, and things I'm not so sure about.
First, the left handed Browning A Bolt Stainless Stalker. Great reputation for accuracy, I REALLY LIKE the 60 degree bolt throw, and the gun "fits" me very well.
BUT......every single one I've looked at has a floorplate that has some "play" in it. Even with the detachable magazine clipped in. When closed and the floorplate latch locks things into place, there in still about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of room. Like it's still not closed securely. I've asked multiple people about this and the response I got from everyone was "Every A Bolt I've ever seen was like that"...and "I promise it's in there securely". "Thats just the way Brownings floorplates are".

HUH?????

Is that how they really ALL fit? Seems like the "clank clank" produced from the movement of the floorplate might be a problem if you were up close and personal with a deer. Not to mention it seems like the only negative I can find in the A Bolts build quality.
Can this be "tightened up", or should I just accept it?

Next, the left handed A Bolt Medallion. Wow! What a beautifull gun! Same great "fit" and short bolt throw.... But same "play" in the floorplate. Also, I worry about the glossy finish on the stock scaring game away. Can that easily be removed in place of an oil finish like Brownings Hunter model by a gunsmith. And by "easily", I mean without a lot of expense.

Last, the Left handed Ruger Hawkeye stainless/laminate. SUPER solid build like I'm used to from Ruger and their floorplate closes and locks in place very securely. I assume since it's not a detachable magazine rifle.
My only concern with the Ruger is possibly having to buy the rifle AND have the barrel floated and the action bedded to get it to shoot as well as the A Bolts

Ok. There's my picks. Help me out folks. This is a tough decision!