I was waiting for you to chime in Bob. I'm not totally against CM barrels, SS is my first choice but 7-7.5 lbs is my goal. I would like to stick with bottom metal as opposed to blind mag. Aluminum sounds like the way to go. Sounds like a factory barrel would get me there, but I do want this to be a shooter.


JOC was right. The 270 Winchester on a Model 70 is a great combination as is the 30/06 and 375 H&H