My choice of the Hunter was based on my preference for a detachable magazine. I have both Hunter and Montana. Montana is a 270 Winchester and a great gun! Sure do like my 6.5 Creed Hunter best. Lighter, shorter, accurate keeper. I'll be selling the 270 Montana.
Your Hunter is lighter?
If you remove the epoxy/silicone "plug" in the butt of the hunter you can make it lighter than the montana. I did this on mine and it cut 6oz off the weight of the hunter. I also switched the bolt handle to a titanium one which saved another ounce or 2 and shortened the barrel. It is definitely a fair bit lighter than the montana now but I think just removing the crap in the butt will put it on par or maybe even lighter than the montana.
