Forbes 24B in .270 with a Leupold 2.5 - 8 in Talley low rings is my favorite. About three years back it replaced a Montana in 7-08 but both are fine rifles and I could live happily with either. Montana was a bit slicker action and I like the feel of the Kimber stock better than the Forbes but I do prefer the slightly heavier barrel of the Forbes and while like the design and feel of the Kimber stock better, I believe the Forbes has a higher quality stock - it's stiffer and lighter than the Montana stock. The Forbes is hands-down more accurate than the Montana and I shoot it better - probably due to the heavier barrel.
Too bad Forbes did not make it but there is always NULA.
