Back in the early 80's I bought a 30-06, a 270, and a 223 in Feather Weight XTR. Loved the 30-06 as it was almost 2 pounds lighter than my 1917 30-06. The 270 was for my wife and she did not like it and stayed with her savage 308. Well I had Randell Redman re-bore it to a 35 Whelen. These XTR's are my favorite bolt guns going.