So I have a stripped Remington 700 short action w/ .223 bolt I purchased quite a while back from NW Action Works. My intention was to build up a nice tack-driving hunting/target rifle. The components aren't an issue, I have a good idea of what I want it is simply a matter of amassing the parts and having Bert assemble them.

The real problem I've created for myself is which caliber I want the rifle to shoot. I recall I've changed my mind at least four times (.223, .257, .260, .284 to name a few). I already own a nice big game rifle as well as a stock Rem .270 I would like to potentially make some changes to. My only problem with .223 is that I pigeon hole myself as a hunting rifle to strictly varmints (which isn't necessarily a bad thing).

I already reload .223 but to me this isn't enough of a selling point. I really have zero interest in .308. I'm really to the point that I have no idea what I want to do so I'm seeking the advice of the hive.