I sold my HMR and still have the Xbolt. There is nothing about the Bergara rifles that really appeal to me. I tried to like them but would need a gun bearer if I took it on a hunt. The good news is we have options and get to chose what we buy.
I really like flush mags on my hunting rifles. I agree that proprietary mags usually mean expensive investments. I did not like the AICS sloppiness, but the worked without fail for me.
You mean the magazine well slopiness in the aics rifles you had? I think that would be an issue with the rifle bottom metal design not the magazine spec right? Or are you saying that different aics mags from different brands have different specs?I really like flush mags on my hunting rifles. I agree that proprietary mags usually mean expensive investments. I did not like the AICS sloppiness, but the worked without fail for me.
Ya I was wondering about that xbolt2 adjustable comb and LOP and why they had it taped down at shot show lolI've never had the opportunity to shoot more than twice at critters when shooting bolt actions. I would chose a semiautomatic if I wanted to go after hogs or other pack type hunting. The AICS was in the Bergara HMR I sold. There was noticeable slop on that rifle. We all have preferences based on how we hunt. I'm not a big fan of the adjustable cheek riser on the new Xbolts. Maybe it's my customary cheek weld and mounting optics where they aren't needed.