I too have tried a few Mod 7s. I liked to use the SS synthetic ones, and have a Sporter Wt 24 incher put on. It just "balanced better for me". I can "live" with a 22" Mod 700 Mtn rifle, Mod 70 Fwt, the little Kimber 84M classic. So far, this "new to me" Kimber 84L Classic (wood stocked) .270 w/24" bbl feels "perfect" in my hands. 7# with a Vortex Razor HD 1.5x8 on it. The Montana is another sweety. But, some guys really like carbines, but I never had the 3 factory Mod 7s I bought/traded for ever shoot well. A .260, .243 and a 308. Whippy, butt heavy, The Mod 7 Predator feels much better in my hands, though I never bought one. I always loved reading about the Benoits and that kind of hunting. I don't think I "ever" had the legs/lings to hunt for 10-20 miles in snowy mountains, ha. Big beautiful deer though! I'm envious!
