Personally, after trying one for the first time, I was genuinely surprised at how much I appreciated the feel of a comb that was in exactly the right place. Not for parallax issues (though it helps there), but in terms of mounting the rifle to get the eyebox perfect.
Not at all necessary, and none of my hunting rifles have one now, but I wouldn't rule it out. In fact, this thread has got me thinking about trying it again on my next rifle...
I ended up buying a Weatherby Mark V hunter ...
I ended up buying a Weatherby Mark V hunter used for all those who are wondering. Might not fit all my criteria but from what I seen they’re well made and will definitely suit my purposes. Now off I go to find a scope
Excellent choice, I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
Thanks. Definitely looking forward to receiving itCool! Good luck and enjoy!
Mark Vs are awesome hunting rifles. The new Hunter stock geometry is really nice and they're pretty light overall despite being a full size rifle.
Savage is probably the best option for factory adjustable stocks if that's a key selling point for you. Try one in a store for fit etc to see if you like them. The 9lb limit with scope should easily be attainable with the right glass.