The three most common calibers I fire are:

6.5 x 55 (Roughly equivalent to a .243)
30-30 (Fired from my fave bush gun, the Marlin 336 lever, with iron sights)
30-06

The 30-06 is my fave for nice, all around firing. I've got a Browning A-bolt, X-bolt, and a Tikka Hunter in 30-06, and love them all (Can you tell I love my bolt actions.. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />). Personally, I've never been a fan of Remington for anything but their shotties. I've had nothing but bad luck with their rifles. If you do get the 700 XCR, I hope you don't have the same experience I've had. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

P.S. -For nice scopes, look into the Burris line. Not many of the guys have tried them out, but I find that some of their scopes are almost as good as a Leupold, without the equivalent cost. That's just my opinion anyway. Maybe someone else can suggest better.

Last edited by tyger75; 01/21/09 02:10 AM.
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