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<blockquote data-quote="ntg" data-source="post: 847809" data-attributes="member: 32568"><p>Bigeclipse,</p><p></p><p>I think you've got too many good choices...I've been in your shoes. Some days I wonder if things were easier when Henry Ford was telling folks they can have a Model T in any color they want as long as it's black.</p><p></p><p>I too feel savages are good rifles, but getting a little overpriced. </p><p></p><p>Now that I learned you'll be in a stand hunting, I'd say a shorter barrel (22") may be better little easier in tight areas, but no big deal if you have a 24" barrel. Twist rate in the barrel for almost all you're looking at will be the same. If your shooting max is 400 yards then 165 gr. bullets are all you need. Also, surprising to some, I've found 165s to be a little more accurate in '06 that I've dealt with vs the 150s.</p><p></p><p>You like the brownings you've shot, and I'd recommend going that route as you're comfortable with it, and liked it. I'd go A-bolt as I think the extra cost of mounting a scope on the X-bolt isn't necessary, but either will be a great rifle. Just noticed browning isn't showing any current run stainless a-bolts. So here's your beauty:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?fid=023B&cid=035&tid=202" target="_blank">X-Bolt Stainless Stalker, Detachable Magazine Bolt-Action Hunting Rifle, Browning Firearms Product</a></p><p></p><p>I know I'd be thrilled with it. You can't go wrong with a browning...buy it. You'll be happy with it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ntg, post: 847809, member: 32568"] Bigeclipse, I think you've got too many good choices...I've been in your shoes. Some days I wonder if things were easier when Henry Ford was telling folks they can have a Model T in any color they want as long as it's black. I too feel savages are good rifles, but getting a little overpriced. Now that I learned you'll be in a stand hunting, I'd say a shorter barrel (22") may be better little easier in tight areas, but no big deal if you have a 24" barrel. Twist rate in the barrel for almost all you're looking at will be the same. If your shooting max is 400 yards then 165 gr. bullets are all you need. Also, surprising to some, I've found 165s to be a little more accurate in '06 that I've dealt with vs the 150s. You like the brownings you've shot, and I'd recommend going that route as you're comfortable with it, and liked it. I'd go A-bolt as I think the extra cost of mounting a scope on the X-bolt isn't necessary, but either will be a great rifle. Just noticed browning isn't showing any current run stainless a-bolts. So here's your beauty: [url=http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?fid=023B&cid=035&tid=202]X-Bolt Stainless Stalker, Detachable Magazine Bolt-Action Hunting Rifle, Browning Firearms Product[/url] I know I'd be thrilled with it. You can't go wrong with a browning...buy it. You'll be happy with it. [/QUOTE]
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