Originally Posted by hunting1
For those who have owned or shot both are they the same rifle? Price, weight, magazine, etc seem to be very close or equal. I am thinking of buying one in 30-06 so I appreciate your input.


Same barrel...bigger loading port opening, 3 lugs in lieu of 2 lugs, different action sizes,similiar magazine and bolt shroud although the a7 is plastic coated metal. If it were within a few hundred I would pck the A7