The heck I can't use a Remington action. grin

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Been shooting this short action Remington for 20 years now. Every now and again it gets a new barrel. Just replaced the Leupold in the photo with a new Vortex. It's shot "high master" scores in NRA prone competition, and has also been used for hunting varmints, predators, deer & bear.

Krieger barrel (one of several that have been on the rifle). This one is a .308 Win, but could just as easily have been a 6.5 of one flavor or another.

Trued Rem action despite your protests. With tuned Rem trigger.

McMillan stock.

Badger base & rings.

Saved money by not having a fancy finish on the barrel & action. I just spray a little Krylon now and again. Also didn't spend money on flutes or fancy stuff.

The ol' Green Machine is still a great shooter. Lots of good rifles out there. I like your Tikka idea too.

Regards, Guy