OSOK,
If you like the CDL and want the 7mm rem mag with a 24"barrel, buy it and take it to a competent gunsmith to chop it down to 24" and recrown it, I'd be that would improve the accuracy also. Remington is not known for having the smoothest crowns. Your straight 6 power scope is just fine alot of guys swear by them. If you don't have target turrets you can add them, if its a Leupold its pretty easy to do. You sight in at your most comfortable range. Shoot your gun out to the distances you want. Make a chart that shows how many clicks it takes to get right on, tape it to your stock.. there is a company that makes turret replacements that show the range on the turrets, then you don't have to count clicks. I'll post the link to them. Then its easy. Range the target, make necessary clicks, squeeze, bang flop.. Thats a good day. You won't be handicapped by using it on elk out 500yds either. I say if thats what you want, get it and be happy!
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