I started out with a 788 carbine in 308 at ager 14 that was as heavy as a fence post and I sold it after one season! Now I miss the rifle and would like a 243 long barrel version, but I have a hard time paying the high used prices for them when better rifles are around for similar price. Paying a good price for a sentimental gun isn't a big deal to me, but they have those bad bolt issues too.
I spotted a 243 at a shop that I may go look at now that it is the lean sales season and dealing may be better now... Darn you for reminding me about that rifle of my youth.
Humdinger
