Yea - the a-bolt does semm to be a bit like the weird uncle no one talks about. I see no problem with the Browning if what you say is what you are looking for. Myself I am a Ruger followed by Winchester man. I like Remingtons but I also like to be a bit different. ("I was shooting Rugers when shooting Rugers wasn't cool... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ")
The only think I don't like about the A-bolt is the stock - too glossy (the ones I have seen anyway) but nothing inherent in their design would make me never buy one. My buddy's A-bolt is a 7mm Rem Mag - a caliber that has a bit of a rep for weird pressure swings (I have been told - never loaded for it or owned so I ain't fer certain) I would think he woulda told me if he had problems.
Good luck!!!
