Im pretty sure its gas operated.

I had originally been drawn to 300WM but the more I think about barreling, the more I think about 338WM. Its hard for me to say 7mm Mag is a bad cartridge, (I dont think it is); its just that its never been high on my hit parade.

I surely dont need another rifle. This has been calling my name ever since it came into the shop. I would have bought it months ago if it was pretty much anything but 7mm Mag. We cant hunt with semis in PA (yet--thats supposed to change next year???). Im thinking it would make a great excuse for Bear or Boar or Elk or or or