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I think the only way I'd have another MR barreled action would be in a McMillan MR handle with edge fill. The Ti stocks don't work for me due to ergos. And to be honest, I'd rather have a standard SPS/BDL SS cut back to 21-22" and put in an edge, being either the Classic or MR. It'll still be light, but can balance better than the pencil tube.

5 # 10 oz give or take depending on weight of bottom metal

I've had several, including this one ( https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/12096410/3 ) the B&C stock is tolerable, until you shoulder a real quality stock. I purchased a Forbes and couldn't go back.

I recommend that mountain Guide, it's a steal! Easily worth $800 not including all the extras. Then keep an eye on the classifieds for a used Edge to show up.

Tikka T3 superlight. Ss fluted in 30-06. That is what I have

That's what I would go with...Looking at a 7mm Rem mag at SW

Have looked at the tikka. May be a good rifle but I'm a Remington 700 action fan. Plus don't like magazine, one more thing to lose or forget in my opinion.

IVe always wanted a remington mountain rifle, I dont know why. I may get one even with the gamble on their QC just to scratch the itch.

Okie -

I've been hunting a T 3 since 2003. Magazine (clip) has never come loose or dropped out.
It's made secure.
I understand the 700s, I have and like them too.
Good Luck

Jerry

Jeff,

The current M700's are generally more accurate than the M700's of the laminate stock era. Have a friend with a current Mtn rifle/synthetic in 280 and it shoots 160 NPt's into an inch.
And that was 5 rounds.

Casey

The flip flop recoil pad was practically invented here on the Campfire over a decade ago. It's all I have on my serious hunting rifles.............

Casey

Using the McMillan MR edge stock will be what I use for all my builds going forward.

I've got a stainless MR .308 that I bought new about three years ago. Didn't really care for the fullness of the B.C. stock in the grip area or the forearm. Replaced it with a McMillan MR stock that I bought off a member here, much better fit for me and my favorite stock design by far.

The base holes are evidently out of line . The first set of base, ring were cheapo's that I had on hand and the Leup maxed out on windage. I forget to which side. Then I tried a set of Talley lightweights with the same result. After that I went to Leup windage adjustables and worked around the problem.

Never did get serious about working up a load for it, just tried some I had on hand and maybe put a couple different ones together to try. Best as I remember all loads tried were around 1" or a little over at 100 yards for three shots.

Only killed one deer with it so far. The shot was a long one, every bit of 20 yards or so. Guilt edged accuracy wasn't really a concern.

I have a Remington LSS in 280 and it shoots 3/4" all day long with a 140 Barnes TTSX. I sold a buddy of mine a NIB 308 and it's a one hole rifle with 185 Bergers! I have yet to see a Remington that doesn't shoot!

Swampy?