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Old 09-04-2022, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rider View Post
Foxhunter,
I have a Montana in .243. I have at times done everything consistent and achieved respectable three shot groups. It seems to me that the light rifle is very finicky from a handling aspect. However in the field it has performed very well on Whitetail deer. I have read that a softer front rest can help with the verticle stringing in lite rifles. I have not been able to confirm that theory.
I don't know what your experience is with the Montana carbon fiber stock but it seems to absorb the recoil more than say a 700 with a wood stock.
I had a similar experience with my Montana in .243 also
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