I've figured it out!

[model 70]

So with this latest itch to buy a new rifle,rather than get one that I probably won't use much for hunting due to it's large chambering I think I've finally figured it out.

I'm thinking a stainless/synthetic bolt action rifle. One that I will choose over my Model 70 Featherweight in .270win with blued barrel and wood stock.

The reason I chose this is for hunting in really wet conditions like when it's raining snowing. I will also use this on my black bear hunts where durability in a rifle is important. Since it wil be used on my black bear hunts where the terrain gets ugly as well as VERY thick I'm gonna get a shorter, more compact rifle. This means a short action round.

So here is what I've got so far...

Stainless/synthetic for nasty weather. Shorter than my current for heavy cover.

First thing that popped into my head is a .308win

Probably another Winchester rifle topped with a 4x leupold(in stainless finish).

I am open to suggestions.

[Dom]

For those conditions, first thing that popped in my head was a Remy Model Seven SS in .308 or 7mm-08, 20" barrel, 6 1/4 lbs. I don't have one, but maybe someday I'll get one, Waidmannsheil, Dom.

REMINGTON LINK TO MOD SEVEN (http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/m7ss.htm)

[model 70]

PERFECT! but hasn't remington had questionable accuracy in the model 700's lately?

how's my scope choice? I don't know if I want a straight 4x or a variable in 3x9x40mm

[gd357]

About the only rifle that I see on the Winchester web page that would fit those criteria is the Mod. 70 classic custom extreme weather. Unless you're going to use the gun in thick cover 100% of the time, a variable scope might be a better idea. You could always keep it turned down in the brush. I wouldn't think you'd have any issues with accuracy in the remmys, I haven't been disappointed with any of those I've shot. Just my $.02

gd

[Adirondacks]

I asked myself the same questions
last year. I settled on a ruger m77
stainless in 3006.
I couldn't be happier.

I have never owned a 3006 prior to this
one just cause they seem so common.
But the great thing is the awsome
choice of factory ammo.

This thing is great for hunting in the
rain. Sythetic stock that is totally
inert to the weather. Stainless if
weather proof. A great rifle.

[Adirondacks]

Originally posted by model 70
PERFECT! but hasn't remington had questionable accuracy in the model 700's lately?

how's my scope choice? I don't know if I want a straight 4x or a variable in 3x9x40mm

For a workhorse rifle I like a 2-7
variable.