[quoteWhat did you end up deciding to do?][/quote]
Still weighing my options! Google is a bast%$#@d - I'm reading reviews of all guns and each have their pros and cons. I went out to the range on the weekend with my Howa mini action223 with Boyds stock and reloads and shot a half inch five shot group straight up. Sakos and Tikkas etc can't beat that as far as I can see, So now I'm wondering if the extra money is worth it. I like new shiny things as much as the next guy but seriously! Get another Howa in 6.5CM? They do a 26" barrel with nice full alloy bedded B and C stock for under a grand
However I do require (not need or want
a goldilocks rifle 260/243/6.5/25.06 etc. Seen new old stock T3 CTR SS in 243 online - me likey! Also the Sauer cerakote 100 @ $1100ish - very nice - and light
Saw a L102 Lithgow on Used Guns but the cerakote looked to be wearing off on the the action around where the bolt lifts up. What 's quality control like there? Any long term owners here able to assess theirs?
Cheers all and thanks for the input.