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<blockquote data-quote="Demonian" data-source="post: 324506" data-attributes="member: 20463"><p>I checked out the 325 WSM, and it comes up a bit short, ballistic wise. Bullet selection is, as you said, quite limited. I do appreciate the suggestion, though.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Single shot is something I am still thinking about, but I would really like a repeater, if at all possible. </p><p></p><p>I looked at the Lapua, but ruled it out due to the fact that I would have to let the bank repo my truck, take out a mortgage on the house (might irritate the landlord, considering I am renting) and use my kid's college fund in order to keep it in ammo. Ok so it isn't all that bad, but the cost per round was a bit shocking, to say the least. $260.00 for 100 pieces of brass... Wow.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The stock makes a switch barrel gun a bit easier due to the fact that you do not have to deal with a pinned recoil lug. Not too much of a difference, but it is there. As far as an index mark not being able to be seen... I do not understand why you said that. The hand guard is removable, and if you look at the Power Point installation guide, you can clearly see that you can still see the receiver, at least enough of it for an index mark. Also you can use a torque wrench, or so I have been told, and forgo the index marks. The bolt issue is one I had not thought of. I do thank you for pointing that out. It is something I will have to think about further. For the cost of a good bolt and the barrel I could just about get a Rem 700 in one of their heavy barrel variants and call it a day.</p><p></p><p>Other advantages, in my mind: </p><p></p><p>The inline recoil (less muzzle jump, all but non-existent with a brake, less than a "normal" stock). </p><p></p><p>The ability to use a custom grip without breaking the bank, and switch it easily if I decide I like something else better. I have tiny hands and this is something I actually do need (Men's small leaves a bit of room at the end of the fingers, most of the time). </p><p></p><p>The ability to get a decent adjustable stock, without having the weight of the large steel rods most stock makers use. AR 15 stocks come in just about any shape and size anyone could ever want, and most are quite reasonable price wise. </p><p></p><p>The lack of bedding, is another thing I could list as an advantage. Never having to worry about being gentle putting it back together after a thorough cleaning is a peace of mind that, for me, with two sons who I can get to clean my rifle to earn their ammo (call me lazy if you want to), is worth quite a bit, as a good bedding job isn't cheap.</p><p></p><p>Last but certainly not least is; I just plain love the look.</p><p></p><p>Basically the Tube Gun just works for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Demonian, post: 324506, member: 20463"] I checked out the 325 WSM, and it comes up a bit short, ballistic wise. Bullet selection is, as you said, quite limited. I do appreciate the suggestion, though. Single shot is something I am still thinking about, but I would really like a repeater, if at all possible. I looked at the Lapua, but ruled it out due to the fact that I would have to let the bank repo my truck, take out a mortgage on the house (might irritate the landlord, considering I am renting) and use my kid's college fund in order to keep it in ammo. Ok so it isn't all that bad, but the cost per round was a bit shocking, to say the least. $260.00 for 100 pieces of brass... Wow. The stock makes a switch barrel gun a bit easier due to the fact that you do not have to deal with a pinned recoil lug. Not too much of a difference, but it is there. As far as an index mark not being able to be seen... I do not understand why you said that. The hand guard is removable, and if you look at the Power Point installation guide, you can clearly see that you can still see the receiver, at least enough of it for an index mark. Also you can use a torque wrench, or so I have been told, and forgo the index marks. The bolt issue is one I had not thought of. I do thank you for pointing that out. It is something I will have to think about further. For the cost of a good bolt and the barrel I could just about get a Rem 700 in one of their heavy barrel variants and call it a day. Other advantages, in my mind: The inline recoil (less muzzle jump, all but non-existent with a brake, less than a "normal" stock). The ability to use a custom grip without breaking the bank, and switch it easily if I decide I like something else better. I have tiny hands and this is something I actually do need (Men's small leaves a bit of room at the end of the fingers, most of the time). The ability to get a decent adjustable stock, without having the weight of the large steel rods most stock makers use. AR 15 stocks come in just about any shape and size anyone could ever want, and most are quite reasonable price wise. The lack of bedding, is another thing I could list as an advantage. Never having to worry about being gentle putting it back together after a thorough cleaning is a peace of mind that, for me, with two sons who I can get to clean my rifle to earn their ammo (call me lazy if you want to), is worth quite a bit, as a good bedding job isn't cheap. Last but certainly not least is; I just plain love the look. Basically the Tube Gun just works for me. [/QUOTE]
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