I see as hunters/shooters get older they move toward panache and away from guns like the LEGO 700 series. It becomes less and less about the kill but more about the overall experience. A nice classic rifle like a FN-98 in 275 Rigby, fits in well at this time in a hunter's life. This has been my own personal experience. Less plastic magnums in the safe and more walnut.

Saying that, I do have one rifle that is pure practical. It's a beater blued 700 with 24" SS SPS 30-06 bbl re-chambered to Super 30 in a scabby Brown Precision. It's kind of a blend of panache in the chambering while being total 100% practical in form. smile

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