I'll also agree with others here that there is nothing at all wrong with the Douglas tubes, they are damned fine.....especially when they get screwed on at Melvin's shop.
Although I have a .243 (love it) as well as a 7mm-08 from Melvin, if I had to choose one for deer it'd be the 7mm-08.
More importantly than barrel contours and chamberings, how will it be painted?
