Even though I'm a lefty, I'd also go with an M70 in .30-06...but I'd want my old standard grade. Since it's my only rifle, I'd probably upgrade the scope to a nice NIB Zeiss 4X I have laying around.
Bob

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I DO like my semi-custom 77 Hawkeye though, rebarreled with a 24" .30-06 tube
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