Geezer - you do not say what scope. or what you are shooting at. the older 700's have great triggers once they have been adjusted. I load for 6 30-06's . just pick a 150, 167, 168 , 178, or 180 depend if you are shooting deer elk bear coyotes. load it .030 off the lands. lapua brass. br-2 or 210m primer. varget.