My brother picked up a Rem 700 in .30-06, with a mounted Leupold Rifleman Series scope (all NIB), for $599, this fall at a Dicks Sporting Goods (chain store). The gun counter guy said it is a model Remington did exclusively for Dicks, it is a BDL, the only real difference being the stock, which is kind of like the ADL version, but it is dark walnut. It's a real nice looking gun, and I had it shooting <1" @ 100 yards after 10 shots with factory 165gr Accutips. If there are Dicks where you are, take a look. His worked on a 6 point (whitetail) this year. Just my 2 cents.

The Vanguards are nice, but I personally would not get one unless I was getting a WBY caliber. I think the Remington actions are better, plus they are made in the good old USA.

Good Luck hunting to you and your son!!

Erik

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