I picked up my first, a 760 in '06, a couple of years ago. I was very pleasantly surprised how well it shot with iron sights even at 200 yds., say under 3.5 inches. The trigger job came out a surprise as well. Not up to the 2.5 lb., "glass rod" breaks of my best bolt guns, but not very far off.
Because of that experience, I picked up an even older 760, w/o the free floating barrel, in .257 Bob this year. It's trigger came out even better. With iron sights, she has shot under one MOA at 50 yds. I really don't know what more anyone could want in a hunting rifle.
I understand the famous Benoit family favors them because they handle quickly and always work even when neglected some. Again, what more can a non gun looney sort want in a hunting rifle ?
Help him find one that he wants and one that fits him well. You can help him get a trigger job done. If I a guy like me can be pleasantly surprised and happy with them, they must have alot going for them. E
