[fabsroman]

If you are looking at a .25-06 with a laminated stock, Ruger makes one in their target model. It is called the Ruger MKII77VT. That is the rifle I am looking to get next year, but I will end up replacing the stock with a Hogue overmolded stock like I currently have on my Ruger MKII77VT in .220 Swift. I like the Ruger line of bolt action rifles and they don't cost a fortune. If money was no object, I would probably opt for the Sako 75. The Ruger VT models come with adjustable triggers, so you will not have to order an aftermarket trigger for the gun. The drawback is that it is a little heavier than most rifles because of the target type of barrel. With the Hogue overmolded stock with a full length bedding block and a bipod on my .220 Swift, that gun is pretty heavy. However, I do very little walking around while I am deer hunting with rifles. Usually, I walk a couple hundred yars to my stand and a couple hundred yards back.