A bit late to the party but here goes. I've had a lot of factory rifles that functioned adequately and shot well enough to hunt with. Many were/are pre '64 M70s but also several Weatherbys, both MkV and Vanguard, and a couple 700 Rems. Started trying custom rifles back in early '80s and have owned examples by many of the big name builders of that era as well as today's. Have a couple built by an accuracy, tactical type builder that shoot well but otherwise don't quite make the grade. Through trial and error I've weeded out all but four men who are capable of putting together a rifle that shoots very well with many loads and functions flawlessly. One is now retired but the others are building rifles that I'd trust on any hunt for any type of game. All build mainly classic type hunting rifles on M70 actions, stocked in fine wood or McMillan handles. I would pick one any day compared to any factory rifle I have owned or handled.
