CDNN has the Compass in 6.5C. I set-up a Venture last year for a friend, great rifles for the $$.
And they are blowing out the Dimension with two barrel sets. 22-250 and 7-08 :)
I am biased but Southern Arizona is a great place to live. Sure it is hot in the summer but 70 degrees and sunny today. Mountains only a few hours away.
Job market is pretty strong with the likes of Raytheon and Catapillar expanding.
Humble opinion but .280 as stated above or 7-08 would be my choice over the 30's. recoil and ballistic being my reason's. And 6.5x284 over Creed all day.
Kent
Can't see the picture but if it is a large ring then it is a FN 98 and there are tons of options for aftermarket stuff.
If it is a small ring (1600, 1640...) then finding stuff can be hard. These "improved Mausers" are awesome rifles though. Simpson LTD is the best place to look for pricing...
Always like my Nikon's going back to the Primos 3-9x I had on my first Encore. Sorry to see this option going away.
I have see some great deals on the Tactical and Black lines.
Kent