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<blockquote data-quote="RidgeReaper208" data-source="post: 1715135" data-attributes="member: 56638"><p>[ATTACH]149952[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]149953[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]149954[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]149955[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]149955[/ATTACH] IMO the Montana Rifle Company X2 with the Winchester Model 1999/M70 action (smooth as butter) is the best option. Comes with a 26" barrel that usually has a directional muzzle-break, crisp single stage trigger (which is adjustable to roughly 2lbs). Weight of rifle is 7.5-8lbs (including the MB, which mitigates recoil substantially). </p><p></p><p>I shoot one of these rifles and have developed a hand-load with 200gr ELD-X's that shoots .5 MOA or better pending the day and my ability as a shooter. Even with Factory loads it shoots .5"-.75" with wicked capabilities.</p><p></p><p>Brand new these rifles retail for $1200-$1400 but can be found in next to new condition for well under $1000.</p><p></p><p>With factory Hornady 220gr ELD-X, I popped a 6 point Bull Elk at 628 yards with one shot...dropped where it stood. Popped a Black Bear with the same load at 50 yards and had the same result.</p><p></p><p>The blown up photo is my 1st 3 shot group at 300 yards with my hand-loads. The other target is my 1st group at 100 yards with my hand-loads. The other photos were discussed above, picture of the bear shows my rifle.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, buy whatever you like...at the end of the day it is your money and only you know what is best for you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RidgeReaper208, post: 1715135, member: 56638"] [ATTACH]149952[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]149953[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]149954[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]149955[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]149955[/ATTACH] IMO the Montana Rifle Company X2 with the Winchester Model 1999/M70 action (smooth as butter) is the best option. Comes with a 26” barrel that usually has a directional muzzle-break, crisp single stage trigger (which is adjustable to roughly 2lbs). Weight of rifle is 7.5-8lbs (including the MB, which mitigates recoil substantially). I shoot one of these rifles and have developed a hand-load with 200gr ELD-X’s that shoots .5 MOA or better pending the day and my ability as a shooter. Even with Factory loads it shoots .5”-.75” with wicked capabilities. Brand new these rifles retail for $1200-$1400 but can be found in next to new condition for well under $1000. With factory Hornady 220gr ELD-X, I popped a 6 point Bull Elk at 628 yards with one shot...dropped where it stood. Popped a Black Bear with the same load at 50 yards and had the same result. The blown up photo is my 1st 3 shot group at 300 yards with my hand-loads. The other target is my 1st group at 100 yards with my hand-loads. The other photos were discussed above, picture of the bear shows my rifle. Good luck, buy whatever you like...at the end of the day it is your money and only you know what is best for you! [/QUOTE]
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