AG - man the wheels are turning really slowly for you on getting that new shooter! Hope you don't have to wait too much longer.

The pros and cons are pretty much covered above. The factory ammo famine and the 2.820 COAL limitation in Remingtons (Rugers better at 2.870") are the two cons I would mention. Not issues for me though. Pros are it has stopped every bear I shot with it from making me track it. I use 250grs at 2440MV. In short a VERY capable big game rifle IMO (must be why this thread slipped unnoticed into the "big bores only" category).

I've got five 350s at last count so I guess I appreciate the "pros". Gotta get some me Tac to try since it's highly recommended above. So far ReL15 has been very good. My son let this one go but you can recognize my M600/350 by the barrel rib and shark fin sight - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6oHQ0NBQbk&feature=player_embedded