as some of you know from the other thread https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...93436/remington_tactical_700#Post6093436, i am debating on an SPS tactical or 5R.

is there anyone from pittsburgh lurking around that has one of these that is willing to meet me and let me handle it? beers afterwords are on me.

If you don't mind driving a little - basically a 2-hr. straight shot from Pittsburgh - you can handle and probably buy one here: www.finfeatherfuroutfitters.com in Ashland, Ohio. 419-281 2557.
They're now a distributor for 5R Milspecs; last ime I was there they had a couple ea. of .223s and .308s.

yup. i live a half hour from them. great prices and service