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<blockquote data-quote="jackG" data-source="post: 627199" data-attributes="member: 38770"><p>That appears to be a good option. I contacted Cabela's in Lacy WA to see if they could order an Icon. The rep explained that the T/C production facilities, lock stock and barrel, were hauled from NH to Mass during 2011. I can't imagine very many rifles being cranked out along the highway. The scarcity is explicable. </p><p></p><p>Someone I know suggested a Ruger As note, I'm frightened off by the trigger descriptions. I went to a local dealer today and handled one. The balance feels fine. The bolt is grabby. But then, I've been spoiled by a Tikka. I expected the trigger to be miserable. Surprisingly it was not. I had read that they are set at between 4 and 5 pounds, not the recipe for fine shooting. It broke crisply, nearly as satisfying as my T3 Lite which is set at 2 lb. I'd estimate it at 2.5 or perhaps a bit more, but it would take a scale to be sure. </p><p></p><p>A friend who is a gunsmith suggested dropping in a replacement if this is the gun I want and the unit I wind up with has an unacceptable trigger. So, I'm still circling around. I've certainly settled on a 260/6.5 caliber. And Hornady's loads give the 6.5 a nod. I'm going get one, the only question is, what will be the platform? Everything I've read indicates it can do pretty much everything the 270 WSM does, with about half the recoil. That is a refreshing prospect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jackG, post: 627199, member: 38770"] That appears to be a good option. I contacted Cabela's in Lacy WA to see if they could order an Icon. The rep explained that the T/C production facilities, lock stock and barrel, were hauled from NH to Mass during 2011. I can't imagine very many rifles being cranked out along the highway. The scarcity is explicable. Someone I know suggested a Ruger As note, I'm frightened off by the trigger descriptions. I went to a local dealer today and handled one. The balance feels fine. The bolt is grabby. But then, I've been spoiled by a Tikka. I expected the trigger to be miserable. Surprisingly it was not. I had read that they are set at between 4 and 5 pounds, not the recipe for fine shooting. It broke crisply, nearly as satisfying as my T3 Lite which is set at 2 lb. I'd estimate it at 2.5 or perhaps a bit more, but it would take a scale to be sure. A friend who is a gunsmith suggested dropping in a replacement if this is the gun I want and the unit I wind up with has an unacceptable trigger. So, I'm still circling around. I've certainly settled on a 260/6.5 caliber. And Hornady's loads give the 6.5 a nod. I'm going get one, the only question is, what will be the platform? Everything I've read indicates it can do pretty much everything the 270 WSM does, with about half the recoil. That is a refreshing prospect. [/QUOTE]
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