You dont like the M700 or the M700 foot print.
We get it.
Have you ever handled a Defiance?
dave
What's not all that fine about the Defiance design is the spring loaded ejector and the tiny, non CRF, extractor and perhaps more.
On the other hand the finish on it seems to be 'good machinery'. Its just that for a walking varmint rifle I would prefer a neat action like the Sako, or a High Wall.
Back in the 50's I got M70's for serious target competition and hunting along with a 99. Then in the 60's I heard that Rem. was where it was at accuracy wise and I got some 40X's for competition. If I knew now that the bolt handles would fall off from use I would have stayed with the M70 or perhaps some other well made design.
