Handirifle, thanks for the reply. I've been considering going with the .280 since I have a bolt gun in that caliber. But I like playing with different calibers and probably won't duplicate it. The 7-08 (although still a 7mm projectile) is mighty appealing. I don't really like the "everybody's got one" calibers. Seems I'm going to end up with the synthetic. Are replacement stocks readily available? I really like the laminated stocks, but not the available calibers.