Thanks, BSA. I learn a lot from perusing this section of 24hcf and appreciate everyone's knowledge. Unfortunately, I don't personally own a pre-64, but have always loved the M70 rifle. In fact, I just got back from a Moose/Brown Bear hunt in AK and carried my Stainless/synthetic 338 WM M70 Classic for moose and my .375 stainless/synthetic 375 H&H M70 Classic for bear. After that, I can certainly appreciate having a lighter barrel on the 375.