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X-Bolt Stainless Stalker
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<blockquote data-quote="KoolBreeze" data-source="post: 1179444" data-attributes="member: 95329"><p>Yeah, you are probably right about it being a mix up on the webpage. Every dealer that I've talked to about the stainless stalker has told me that it is their best selling xbolt.</p><p></p><p>Since you have the very rifle I'm considering, in your opinion, how bad is the recoil in such a light rifle? I'm looking for a do-all hunting rifle that I can take into the woods for close up shots or to a bean field where long range shots are there for the taking. When I say long range, I won't be taking any shots over 500 yards on game and only that after proving the package works at that range for me.</p><p></p><p>Almost all of my hunting is done out of stands, btw. So a light rifle is not a necessity. In fact I'd prefer it be in the 8.5 lb range when scoped but haven't been able to find anything I like that heavy. </p><p></p><p>I currently have a 300wsm in a BAR that really like. I just want a bolt action in the caliber. The BAR weighs around 9.5 lb and 20 rounds of 165gr down range is about all I can stand in a bench session. So I'm somewhat concerned that I won't like the recoil of the lighter stainless stalker, which will weigh a couple pounds less. It won't be a range gun, but I do plan to shoot it often to stay proficient with it. Not sure how much difference the better recoil pad on it will make though. The BAR just has the stock pad on it which is basically worthless in reducing recoil.</p><p></p><p>I'm really torn between it and the 270wsm, to be honest. But it's hard to get away from the 300wsm because of the success I've had with it the last few years. The 165gr partitions just knock them over instantly with a shoulder shot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KoolBreeze, post: 1179444, member: 95329"] Yeah, you are probably right about it being a mix up on the webpage. Every dealer that I've talked to about the stainless stalker has told me that it is their best selling xbolt. Since you have the very rifle I'm considering, in your opinion, how bad is the recoil in such a light rifle? I'm looking for a do-all hunting rifle that I can take into the woods for close up shots or to a bean field where long range shots are there for the taking. When I say long range, I won't be taking any shots over 500 yards on game and only that after proving the package works at that range for me. Almost all of my hunting is done out of stands, btw. So a light rifle is not a necessity. In fact I'd prefer it be in the 8.5 lb range when scoped but haven't been able to find anything I like that heavy. I currently have a 300wsm in a BAR that really like. I just want a bolt action in the caliber. The BAR weighs around 9.5 lb and 20 rounds of 165gr down range is about all I can stand in a bench session. So I'm somewhat concerned that I won't like the recoil of the lighter stainless stalker, which will weigh a couple pounds less. It won't be a range gun, but I do plan to shoot it often to stay proficient with it. Not sure how much difference the better recoil pad on it will make though. The BAR just has the stock pad on it which is basically worthless in reducing recoil. I'm really torn between it and the 270wsm, to be honest. But it's hard to get away from the 300wsm because of the success I've had with it the last few years. The 165gr partitions just knock them over instantly with a shoulder shot. [/QUOTE]
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