I'vehad and hunted a pre64 model 70 in 30-06. wasn't impressed by anything more than what I was offered for it. I sold it to the sucker for a grand and laughed all the way to the bank. he even let me keep the scope smile

sure it was a nice rifle, but no better than my ruger m77mk2. the ruger is smoother, more accurate and the trigger is nicer.
not poo-pooing the pre 64's at all, they are fine, I just don't get why folks drool over em and fall over themselves to hold one.

Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young.

Calm seas don't make sailors.