Thompson Center TCR, Aristocrat, 83 or 87??

I have been collecting 83's and 87's. I have one magnum receiver, and complete rifles in .22 Hornet, .223, .22-250, .243, .270, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem Mag, .30-06, .405 Win, .45-70, and 12 gauge smoothbore (slugs).

I love these rifles; they are accurate, light, and break-down for easy carry/transport. I have some extra barrels: .223 (1), .243 (1), .270 (2), 7mm Rem Mag (2), and .30-06 (3). I was thinking I might send a couple off to JES to have them rechambered/rebored, but have yet to make the call. Some of the calibers I am interested in, considering, are .250 and .300 Savage, .35 Remington, .358 Win (or .35 Whelen), .338-06, .375-06, .416 Taylor. I am not entirely certain I want a .338 Win Mag, or a .375 H&H; the. 405 and .45-70 are tolerable, but I think the recoil velocity of the .338 Win Mag might be a bit much in a light rifle like this. I am interested in your thoughts.
 

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