When I lived in Australia I had a stainless/synthetic M70 in 9.3x62 and while the action was a bit rough (easily smoothed with emery) it was a great piece. It had a very lean barrel and I was going to bed it in a Basnser stock that I brought when I moved there. It was to be my go to rifle but alas a sudden change of assignment had me sell it rather than import it home. What's not to like? A stainless Mauser... Here's a shot of the muzzle on mine.

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