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I have a m700 LR in 30-06 as it will become something else at some point, it's worth the $300 after rebate I paid for it but not much more. I have a couple of xbolt stalker LR rifles and are worth the extra money. I would spend the money on rebarreling an xbolt vs swapping for the rem.

I was always a 4-12/16 or 5-20/25 guy but I came across a great deal on a 2.5-10 and was so impressed I bought another. Surprisingly to me I actually prefer the 2.5 and rarely zoom at all at yardages under 400. I still use the 4-xx range scopes on my long range/target setups.

Obenauf's heavy duty LP is in my experience the best product out there, same waterproofing as Sno-Seal but is all natural and better conditions the leather. Another good conditioner is Ashland Leather's Tanners blend, won't darken the leather as much as the other two but requires more frequent...

article is from 2017 and many suppliers of CM brass now

Wigwam Merino comfort Hiker p-merino-comfort-hiker-socks.aspx

Zamberlan and Alico have been great boots especially when hiking with a heavy pack. I've not only gone away from insulated but also Gore-Tex and fabric linings. Leather lined boots and Wigwam wool socks make for happier feet at least in my experience.