Thanks gents, great topic and very helpful replies. I have a .223 slot and have also been seriously considering an A-Bolt to leave the .243 exclusively for Stalking. The price point, accuracy and fair looks of the A-Bolt are appealing, the only small down-side appearing to be the magazine configuration. Equally, I'm still not entirely convinced of the benefits of a separate rifle, especially since taking out for daytime foxes would rule out deer if presented. Apologies if this is too much a diversion from the thread, but if permissible, may I ask as to real benefits of a second/dedicated foxing rifle, other than perhaps setting up exclusively for nightime (NV or Lamping)?