Ok well I went shopping today. I ended up with what I think is a pretty nice "working gun". I bought a Howa 1500 Varminter. Thumbhole laminate stock, blued receiver and bull type barrel in .22-250. So tomorrow I get to set it up and then go whack a hog or two. I did some home work and the gun got good reviews both in the press and from owners. It's basically the same as a Weatherby Vanguard but with more toys. For your opinions?