Thanks Alex,
The rifles i use need to be heavy as it is a benchrest competition and the caliber is 30-338, therefore, the heaver they are the better (less recoil), however, thanks very much for your input. I remember using the SLR's when i did some time in the CMF (late 70's) and found it to be a great rifle.

I remember my times at the range where i was always in the top two or three shooters, i then progressed to the M60, now that was fun, i loved shooting with tracer, however, fires were a bit of a problem.

Anyway mate all the best,
Pete.