Wow, what a great post. Over a month with more than a 100 comments and nearly unanamous support for a single rifle in a multitude of calibers. Very impressive. I thought the guys on the Lever gun sites were loyal. They don't hold a candle to the Rem 760/7600 crowd.
I picked up one in 30-06 from a pawn shop via GB for $330.00 about 6 months or so ago. I didn't expect much just a 2nd/3rd hand beater backup rifle and/or a pig gun. I am now a supporter. It is just as dependable as my 444 and 336/35Rem but it will shoot a whole lot farther. It's not fussy with ammo. It will shoot pretty much any load factory or hand load from 150 - 180 grain to sub minute of pig or deer.
To those that are concerned with recoil, I recommend a Limbsaver SLIP-ON pad. They are terrific and can be moved from rifle to rifle as needed. I'm a little tall so I like the extra reach as well. And if your fussy, you can take them off when you are showing off your slick deer killer to your company.
