Jeff,
Remington and Winchester don't dominate the rifle market as they used to.
Major European companies are now chambering rifles for the 6.5 Creedmoor. It's not just starting to become a standard American chambering, but world-wide. Of course, part of the reason is the U.S. being the largest rifle market, but the fact remains that European gun companies have a better idea of what's really going on than many Campfire members. I know this sounds strange, but it's true.
I believe it. I watch a couple of British shooting shows on YouTube and there's a tremendous amount of interest in rifles over there, despite the heavy hand of government. In Britain, it appears the .243 is the general choice for foxes and deer smaller than the reds ( about 6 or 7 species available, I think). After that, the .308 reigns. On the Continent, there's all kinds of stuff. Tikkas seem very popular with ordinary folks.
Ther was a review of the RAR on one show a couple weeks ago, and it was pretty positive. The shocker was the price given: 800 pounds!
