I've a 600 in .243 that I used to take a B&C caribou in 1970. Bought it at KMart in Erie, Pa in 1968 for $70.00 new. Since then a friend of mine cut the bulky stock down and fluer di lis checkering on forearm and pistol grip. The stock is too pretty to use hunting so replaced it with Bell and Carlson for a Rem model 7. Fit just fine. This rifle has consistently placed 3 rounds into .75 almost every day of the year with IMR 4350 powder and 100 gr Sierra or Speer bullets. A man could do a lot worse than having a NA battery composed of either set of 600 or 660 Rem in 6.5 Rem Mag and .350 Rem Mag. It is not my first choice but I could easily live with it. My son uses this rifle now and when I get it back, will put the fancy stock back on it and keep it my case. I won't sell if for sentimental value as a close friend did the stock work.