RE: Seeking an all around Western Gun
 

Checked out a Browning A=Bolt and a Kimber today both in 300 Win Mag. Kimber was too front heavy for me and kinda unbalanced for my shape. Browning was nice kinda close to the Model 70. I have trouble hunting with a gun made in Japan so I'll probably end up woth the Model 70.

Does a cheek piece do much on the stock? It makes it more comfortable for me. Any recoil effect?

RE: Seeking an all around Western Gun
 

Ref. cheek piece, no effect I have noticed, and I have rifles with and without.

Have you looked into a Ruger 77MkII, or the Remington 700CDL ? Nothing wrong with a Mod.70, but you might want to check these out also.
Another worth looking into, though a bit more$$$, isthe Sako.

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lol STD I don't wanna hurt your feelings but the same people that own Browning own Winchester firearms as well. And they are an "interesting mixture" of corporate partnerships... French and Japanese! LOL I don't mind the Japanese NEARLY as much as I literally DESPISE the French!!! [:'(]

Just thought you should know,
RA

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Bummer....Looks like it will be another trusty Savage;). Isn't anything other than Knight Rifles and Leupold truly American anymore...[:'(]

Tikka are light for me for that caliber. I don't like any Remington guns because of a very bad experience I had with one and the companies response.

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NOW your talkin....a familiar rifle , just a different caliber:D.

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here in alberta the 270 is by far the most popular cartridge. 300 will do it all with authority. any good 3-9x40 or 4.5-14x40 is also a good choise.

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300 ULtra Mag!!!!

Savage makes a 300 ultra Mag or did at one point.I will get everyones goat but saying.Magnum,Magnum Magnum,if recoil is not a factor it is one of the best wide open guns around.
BBJ

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Hey Gopher...at how many yards do you prefer the 14X over the 10X scope?

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Leupold is not all american made anymore either as they now import some components. I think Burris is all american made but you never know anymore