I bought a Model 12fv in 308 on sale at Cabela's. This is the most accurate rifle I have ever shot, but the stock is was not heavy enough making the 26" barrel front heavy, My custom fix was to remove the recoil pad and fill the hollow with trap shot. I also fit stick on lead wheel weights in the hollow slots in the forend. With scope and bipod its weight is 16 pounds and makes 308 feel like a 223 recoil. Shoot it all day off the bench, and you can see your hits through the scope as you shoot it. What a honey for the money.