Thanks for the suggestions.
As far as a .223, I have thought about them and I have friends who own .223's. I can shoot them pretty much when ever I want. I want something different.
Thought about bolt action also. In fact, that was my 1st choice... but I changed my mind.... although a .223 and a bolt action? Gotta think about that, might be an option. ;-)
I've been looking at the AR-10's and M1A's.... I like them both on paper, but I haven't been able to hold one.
Anyone around me stock anything? I haven't had much luck, so I'm willing to travel a bit. The Silver Bullet supposedly has three, but I guess I caught Frank on a bad day and I left when he got annoyed and started yelling when I said I wasn't sure what I wanted.... And I'm former customer. I bought a 9mm handgun and a 22 rifle off him.... I'll never set foot in his shop again.