Bonanza,

A well known PH in Africa told me his horror story with a Dakota African model in 450 Dakota whose stock broke at the grip after just a few rounds fired following which he sent it back and it was replaced for this to happen again. I guess there is a possiblity that he may have been unlucky, but, I am not sure. There are other stories out there which, though not as catastrophic, are sad including with a very good friend of mine and a popular member on these forums as well as on AR. I shall send him a link to this thread and he could post if he wishes to - he won;t buy a Dakota product again.

I am not sure that they would come under the "best" bolt rifle list though they do make some very nice rifles to my inexpert eye, no doubt.

Best wishes,