This should be a great topic of debate.
I like both these rifles. I like the 700 Mountain SS because it comes in 280 (and all it's other features). I like the 24 inch barrel on the 70 Ultimate shadow SS (and it's other features).
I think they have most of what I want, short of a custom job. Used custom jobs seem pricy and having one built seems over the top at this point in the game.
Either way, I'd shoot it for a long time. Then either would be great to rebarrel, and start a custom.
For hunting, I feel they would last a lifetime.
So, chime in with any thoughts on which is better. I am not sure the current 700 Mountain is even out, although I see some in 06.
I like both these rifles. I like the 700 Mountain SS because it comes in 280 (and all it's other features). I like the 24 inch barrel on the 70 Ultimate shadow SS (and it's other features).
I think they have most of what I want, short of a custom job. Used custom jobs seem pricy and having one built seems over the top at this point in the game.
Either way, I'd shoot it for a long time. Then either would be great to rebarrel, and start a custom.
For hunting, I feel they would last a lifetime.
So, chime in with any thoughts on which is better. I am not sure the current 700 Mountain is even out, although I see some in 06.