Jake, I had a older A-Bolt in 25-06.I have always loved that caliber .I did not like that rifle .It really was not the rifles fault.I am some what of a trigger freak. First thing I do to one is work or install a new trigger.Browning's have a patent on their triggers so you have to get a smith to fix them( A- Bolt II's have the adjustable).Also I did not like the bolt .Nothing wrong I just thought it was ugly as hell.Other than that it shot really well .Probally would have done better if I would have kept it and fixed the trigger.BTW you should be proud to support fine company's like COLT and MATTEL..............LOL I still like the A-1 model cause I never used the newer versions.