I am looking for "another" treestand rifle. I have a Browning Micro-Hunter in 7mm-08 with a Nikon 2-7x32 scope that is my go to treestand rifle. The short barrel and good balance make it just right for me.
For my next rifle I want to get a 260 rem. This caliber will fit in between the others I have which are 243, 25-06, 7mm-08, and 308.
I have looked on the internet and my options are limited to two rifle makers; Remington and Ruger. I want a rifle similar to my Micro-Hunter. I don't want a barrel longer than 20 inches. The Ruger comes with a 22 inch barrel which is just a little longer than I wanted. Remington has a Model Seven SS with a 20 inch barrel and a Mnt. Rifle with a 22 inch barrel so, the Model Seven SS is the only one that meets my criteria.
I think that rifles with a stainless steel barrel look
COOL
when paired with a camoflauge stock. I did some looking online and found a
Bell & Carlson stock in Realtree or Mossy Oak patterns. What a tough decision! :lol:
I will put a Nikon 2-7x32 scope on this rifle because I have been happy with the one on my Micro-Hunter.
I would like to hear your opinions/comments on the 260. I don't reload so I was planning on buying my ammo from MidwayUSA. I am a somewhat of a ballistic tip fan and I was wondering if anyone had tried Federal 120 gr ballistic tip round or Remington's 120 gr Accu-tip round?
What do you think of Remington's Model Seven? What to you think about adding the Bell & Carlson stock? Is there another brand that would be better?
It will be a while before I have the funds to buy the rifle and the accessories I mentioned above so I will probably buy each item one at a time.
NOTE: I am open to any opinions, comments, suggestions, or criticism that you may have. It will make for some good reading! 
