I disagree about the comparison. Comparing the 77 to the pre64 is valid, in that some think the Winchester the only rifle ever built, or ever to be built. Kinda how the 30-06 is used as a baseline for so many comparisons. Did not see the article, but I started a thread recently about Rifle mag and how all the mags keep getting weaker and weaker.
I think that most of the pre-64 crowd, myself included, are well aware of the shortcomings of our baby, but feel that the strong points far outweigh them. I keep my loads a grain or so under max to avoid "adventures in excess pressure", but also for better brass life and to take it easy on that fine, cut-rifled barrel. The weight and low-comb stock I'm used to. My rifle is nearly 65, and hopefully my 5 year old grandson will use it when he's an old, fat man like me.
