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.