Bob, I agree that the M98 is an excellent design. But using the example of an inattentive guides' "failure to fire" as an example of the better M98 is just hooey.
How would the guide feel if he absolutely needed that rifle to fire in the field?
Maintenance on any mechanical device assures that it is available if needed.
We can probably turn this around to an improperly maintained M98 failure vs. a clean M70 going bang.
If the experts here deem the M98 to be a bit better than a M70, that is fine. But do it while comparing them in similar conditions.
