Well, dropped by the LGS today to poke around a bit and see what they had in stock. No Sako, Ruger or CZ in 223 around but they had this Shot Show x-Bolt in 22-250 in stock for 7 bills. I have to admit it was a nice feeling gun. Not a huge fan of "ergo" laminate stocks but for a training rifle it might not be so bad. Only problem is I now need to look at the recoil tables to see if it will be manageable for a noob shooter. With the heavier barrel one would think it would be ok. I've never owned/shot a 22-250 so I have no idea. I'm sure all the standard Browning haters will chime in but anyone with x-bolt experience willing to share?

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