I gave up on factory rifles about 18 years ago.I like to shoot alot and got tired of cleaning the ruff as a cobb barrels from the factory.Custom barrels clean up quicker shoot more accurately and last longer overall.My last factory rifle was a sweet shooting Rem 700, 270 win.When the barrel got so bad it stopped being a real good shooter I sent it out and had it made into a 280 AI.The factorys are under pressure to pump out product.Quality suffers.Worked over 700s are still IMHO the best there is for any type hunting.Over the years I've as many as 28, 700s and never had any serious problems.Its a simple matter of checking the gun out before you use it.Blow up test have proven that the Mauser type action will harm the shooter.I will pass.
<br>I think most guys get into Mausers becaues the fathers used them.Why carry a 100 year old design around when there is much better.
<br>dave

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Only accurate rifles are interesting.