I have a thread going on in the Remington Forum, here in GBO, concerning the 673 6.5mm mag that I bought last November. It is titled 'My 673 Guide Gun Saga'. Laying it out once in print is enough for me.
If things turn out like I believe they will, I will not be sorry I bought the 673. (wishful thinking???)
I wanted to buy that 6.5 mag for a while. I bought 3 new Remingtons last year, including two different models of the .30-06 Anniversary that Remington put out, and the 673. I also have another 673 in another caliber on hold.
But I don't mind telling you, if I am not completely satisfied with the job that was done with the 6.5 mag, I will be hard pressed to ever buy another Remington.
I went into this problem with an open mind. I have read more than one description of problems others have had. I am putting everything down in the thread that happens, without embellishing the facts.