RE: anyone buy a browning abolt lately?
The modern laminated stocks will not come apart and are stronger than is solid wood.
I recently owned a Browning ABolt in 300RUM. I did not like the caliber and I sold the rifle. The ABolt was okay.
For me, the best looking rifle is the Winchester Super Grade. The wood is solid and very pretty on many of those. Get one in 7mmWSM, you won't be sorry.