scooterbear--Thanks very much for the reply. I'm really looking for more of a sporter configuation but with a 26" to28" barrel. That's going to be like finding a needle in a haystack. I'm looking for something to shoot in 6.5x284 for now because don't want to wait until I learn enough to know exactly what I want in a custom gun, order it, then wait a year while the custom smith has it.
I am totally new to LR shooting and hunting. Have never reloaded but plan on getting the equipment and learning.
Glad you hear from another Miss. boy. I live in DeSoto co. We are so far north that most folks consider us yankees.
Thanks again for the response