The guys that don't know rifles ask their buddies that think they know rifles what to buy. Most of the guys that think they know rifles only know what they've been told by a guy that really knows rifles. The guy that really knows rifles doesn't take the time to tell his buddy why to buy brand "x", he just tells him to do it. It's the trickle down effect...I see it every day on the retail floor.
The first manufacturer that gets it all right will win big. Once it trickles down far enough, it'll take years for the others to catch up. Some may never.
It won't be the same old guaranteed sales for the next few years. Manufacturers need some innovation to maintain strong numbers. Why not take some chances and start appealing to rifle loonies? I bet their overall numbers increase if they get it right. Loonies won't be the only ones buying. They'll tell their buddies...
And maybe Kimber will actually produce a rifle someday that's sub MOA out of the box? Couldn't resist <grin>
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
