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  • SAWMAN

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    Looks like it has a true pic rail also.
    But with only 20 inches of bbl it wont be squeezing out all the "magic" of the fantactilistic 6.5C. --- SAWMAN
     

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    20" will lob .308 mortars pretty good out to 1K
    I think both are geared to hunting anyway and might be fine for out to 400
     

    SAWMAN

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    Bottom line . . . bbl length sells. Just like the chambering,color of weapon,"tactical" in the name,etc,etc.
    The 20 inches of bbl is a "happy medium" of shootability and portability.
    If I were to design a gun SPECIFICALLY for long rang shooting,in any chambering,it would not have a 20" bbl UNLESS at this length it was the most accurate. --- SAWMAN
     

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    "Hunter" isn't exactly what I would call this model in my opinion... not many folks want to hunt with a bull barrel rifle with a heavy aftermarket stock.... dang thing will way 11 lbs or better after you put glass on it.

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    Jester896

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    I agree and disagree with you both at the same time.
    I know I am different...hunting with heavy barrel guns. In my defense :) this rifles name is "Hunter", it is in a MagPul "Hunter" stock. That stock is kinda the best of both world combined. Their portability is what would make them a good hunting choice for me inside 500 yards. Never mind the Tacticool stuff.
     

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    Still love my Rem 700 tac 16"... I don't think I would trade for four more inches.

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    "Hunter" isn't exactly what I would call this model in my opinion... not many folks want to hunt with a bull barrel rifle with a heavy aftermarket stock.... dang thing will way 11 lbs or better after you put glass on it.

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    Exactly. I looked at this stock to replace the flimsy one on my American Predator, but it added so much weight.
     

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    Some guys do their best work with a short barrel, but seriously That’s just to heavy for me to carry around.
     

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    yeah...most "Hunting Stocks" are pillar bedded...where the MagPul has a good length bedding block almost as nice as the one in the Sendero Stocks...another heavy barreled gun
     

    BluesBrother

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    Little off topic but are you in the prone position with your rifle, ammo and gear on top of your tanneau cover? Must be a strong and well attached. Do you have information you can share regarding the manufacturer and maybe the price. I've been looking for something like yours for some time. I haven't found what you have. I also would be installing on a 5.5 foot F150 bed.
     
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