I've read a lot of threads regarding people's opinions on all the choices that are available now. I've been shooting a Harris since 2008 and with the completion on my new rifle would like to try something new. The rifle specs are M70 classic LA, McMillan game warden, 22" Bartlein #4 sporter contour (basically a sendero contour), and will probably be topped off with an old school NXS F1 3.5-15 although I have been drooling over the ZCO 4-20.
I thought I had it narrowed down to either the TBAC or an Atlas CAL. However, I've been eyeing the Elite Iron recently and although the price tag is giving me pause, people really seem to like them. This rifle will be getting carried A LOT as well as being my primary centerfire range rifle. I know it won't be light, but that doesn't bother me. What will bother me is if it gets too bulky and is constantly hanging up on willows, alders, ect.... of those three the only one I've actually gotten to see in real life is the EI. It wasn't small, but i don't think it was in the same class as an Atlas 5H or super CAL. Of course, I've never seen those. I know the CAL is a little smaller than the TBAC, but how does the TBAC compare to the EI in size? Also, for those that have used more than one of these, do you feel the added expense of the EI is justified by significant added stability??? I'm going around and around with this, so any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
I thought I had it narrowed down to either the TBAC or an Atlas CAL. However, I've been eyeing the Elite Iron recently and although the price tag is giving me pause, people really seem to like them. This rifle will be getting carried A LOT as well as being my primary centerfire range rifle. I know it won't be light, but that doesn't bother me. What will bother me is if it gets too bulky and is constantly hanging up on willows, alders, ect.... of those three the only one I've actually gotten to see in real life is the EI. It wasn't small, but i don't think it was in the same class as an Atlas 5H or super CAL. Of course, I've never seen those. I know the CAL is a little smaller than the TBAC, but how does the TBAC compare to the EI in size? Also, for those that have used more than one of these, do you feel the added expense of the EI is justified by significant added stability??? I'm going around and around with this, so any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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