I am fortunate to own a Dakota Model 10 in 260 Remington. I purchased it direct from Sturgis in the late '90's. With a Leupold compact 3x9 scope it weighs slightly more than 6 lbs. It is a very accurate rifle with both Nosler 125 grain Ballistic tip bullets and 85 grain Sierras. The trigger pull is excellent ( I have seen some comments that the trigger pull can be a problem). Don Allen and/or someone in the shop told me that the through bolt tension could have some relationship to the trigger pull, but the trigger on my rifle leaves nothing to be desired.
My rifle has only an extractor.
I have nothing but good things to say about the Model 10. It is a very definite step (actually several step up) above the Ruger 1. It is much slimmer and much more refined. I believe the tangs are straighter and allow for a more open grip shape that I really like for both the way the gun carries and the way it handles when shooting. The action is built to much tighter tolerances than the Ruger - the lever and block move smoothly but with no play. The lever closes/cams over without the need for the locking lever of the Ruger. My model 10 260 is much more accurate than either of the Rugers that I have specific knowledge of.
I cannot provide any comparison to a Hagn as I have not seen or handled one. But I highly recommend the Dakota Model 10.
Forester
