the only thing i could get out of the last few threads that pertain to this post are the words A WELL THOUGHT OUT RIFLE.....so with that in mind I dont think you can find a better well thought out rifle for what its intended purpose is ....a light weight rifle, so short action or long #1 or #2 taper 7mm-08 or 284 winchester buy what YOU want you cant go wrong with any of those combinations the rifle will shot sub MOA easily and will handle great no matter the barrel taper from my experience....
