mikfla, <P>Hmmm, interesting question. The Sendero is pretty much a limited use weapon primarily because its like lugging a Bazooka around.(All up weight with scope and bipod pushing 10.5-11 lbs.) Not exactly my idea of a mountain rifle
. That said, however, for the type of hunting that I do, it's pretty close to ideal although I could always use another, lighter, rifle for stumbling around in the thick stuff when hog hunting. A 22" bbl 375 H&H would do nicely (Donors welcome
) I was very lucky in getting a "shooter" with no work required other than a trigger adjustment. It wears a Zeiss Diavari 3X9 and is a consistent Sub MOA Rifle with it's preferred handloads. I also like the fact that it is "muzzle heavy" which makes it easier for me to shoot offhand accurately. That 26" bbl also keeps velocities up there for slightly better long-ranging shots, 300-350 yds being my personal self-imposed limits. (My shooting abilities aren't as good as my equipment
)<P>The problem with Remington (as with most "mass production" manufacturers, it appears,) is getting a good one. Buying a new rifle nowadays is no guarantee that it'll shoot well. Ask Littlebit about his 388 Ultra. I also have a little personal thing about the goiter that Remington chose to put on the bolts of their current 700's & Model 7's, and won't have one on principle. The "sick lump from Michigan"
(E4E) has been singing the praises of Tikka & Sako for a while now so my next purchase may well be a Scandinavian offering. To make a long story short, Yup, I like my Sendero, wouldn't buy a new one with the ugly bolt lock, would consider a known good used one that I could verify by shooting first if possible. regards, badger.<P>------------------<BR>Gun control is good bullet placement.....<p>[This message has been edited by badger (edited April 08, 2001).]