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Eagle 1899,

I too have one on order. I went with the .308. I got the invoice from T/C 2 day's ago. I'm just waiting on the call from my FFL man.
As stated previously, everything is subjective. I like the looks of the ICON. I like different stuff. If, after using the butterknife bolt handle, I find I don't like it, I will be able to switch for a different one offered from T/C.
Weight is not an issue for me. I won't be taking this rifle on a sheep or elk hunt.
I like the ICON because in my opinion it seems to be a well made, quality firearm. Only time will tell the outcome of the ICON. Even Remington, Ruger, and Winchester had to start somewhere.

I take it that you're a lefty as well? If so, any recommendations on a lefty rifle in .308?

I share your frustrations being a "lefty " and not much purchase choices. I just recieved 2 Savage left-hand rifles from their "Custom" shop in 260 and 25-06.. I am very pleased with both rifles. Savage or more importantly Effie Sullivan at Savage did an excellent job for me.

With the test tragets provided, the 260 shot 1.3 for 3 shots and the 25-06 shot .4 for 3 shots with factory ammo.

If we ever see a "lefty" Icon it will be 3 years away.

Doc

I'm considering a Savage as well...I'd rather go with Ruger or Remington...I like the 700 and M77 a lot, but at the same time I'm pretty set on a 7mm/08 or .308... I've heard just about nothing but good things about Savage though, especially the triggers.

Dig me some Savage.

get a stock you like, float, bed, slick the action a little, set the trigger... hunt.

And Smile like heck.

Yep.

But then come the scope decisions.

Hmm! I wonder if enthusiasts who buy an Icon to support a different design philosophy could be considered ICONoclasts?

:-D

Now I like that one.

Doc

I looked at one; certainly is different. I have a hard time getting enthused over a 9 lb 308....

LOL!





I don't know why everyone's cryin' about the 9lb thing....less recoil ending up in my shoulder.

Sqirrel: Gotta carry it.No big deal walking to a Kansas blind. Ever spend the day at 8-9000 feet in rough country, on foot all day? You'll wish that rifle weighed 7 before the day's over............

I spend my days carrying an M4 that weighs a total of 9 or 10 lbs, as well as about 40 lbs of body armor, so I'll welcome the 9 lbs.

Sorry Squirrel, been offline for awhile. I doubt I could do any better finding one than you could ... Myself, I am actually right-handed, left-eye dominant or cross-dominant, so I shoot left-handed. Most of my guns are leverguns. I also have a Remington 7600 in 35 Whelen. I recently took the bolt gun plunge with a Ruger M77 MKII in 30-06 stainless laminate. No doubt about it, as a lefty shooter you will pay a little more to get exactly what you want or just settle for what's out there.

Good luck

Squirrel nuts: Yeah, it's all relative!

I posted pics and range report over on Snipers Hide of my ICON.

LINK: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=324074#Post324074

Very interesting! I'm kinda anxious to see the tactical versions that GAP twists-up. Sounds like yours shoots pretty darn well! Thanks for the first hand info..

Saw one yesterday. Wood walnut stock. Looks a little like the Sako, the checkering and the way it is built resembles the Sako. the bolt is jeweled and smooth. Should be a good one.

I'm very interested in their 7mm/08 or .308 versions,especially if they're offered left handed...about the only other rifle I'm considering right now is a Savage 11GL in the same two chamberings.