thanks Steelhead.

I'm with you on barrel life, it just about has to be better with the 6.5

I like the idea if a short and light CM too. I'm going with a bit of a 'tweener on this build mainly because I find the 7 to 8 pound set ups easier to shoot well.

I' m thinking either a #2 contour or a Remington sporter contour finished at 22" sitting in a McMillan edge