boys are real young, thinking of future uses.
in 2023 a stainless 700 in 223, 20" 7 twist in a carbon stock seems about as future proof as a guy can get. 13.5" LOP.. won't worry about bases, rings or scopes although swfa 6x in lows should be fine there
should i get the barrel and action nitrided? thinking of a harder carbon steel if i go that route.
but getting the logistic train side of thing sorted.. jugs of Ramshot TAC and 75gr bthp and cci 400's??
any combination is on the table. been hiking a bunch training for a tahr hunt. good thing to ponder and forget the suck.