Thanks for the feedback. Poconojack, likewise I read the same that the long tang was "borrowed" from other gun makers to prevent cracking from anticipated recoil of the new caliber. The rifle I was looking at unfortunately sold. I am looking for a shooter, now as i continue searching I have to decide between an older winchester vs brownining. I am not interested in the newer winchesters. I don't care for the tang safety and rebound hammer.
