If Montana Rifle Company would put a featherweight barrel on their 1999 action, I think all the pre-64 and Classic fellows would have a pretty good alternative to the BACO Winchesters they don't like because of the MOA trigger.
I pay no attention and just buy a pre 64. A NH Classic is OK with modifications.
The only other M70 clone that holds any interest for me is a Dakota.I think they are nice.
The new ones, I'm ambivalent...mostly because i don't need them for anything.
