Looked over unused boxed sample Crown Grade .30-06 for $600 out the door. Lot better value for the money than Winchester Model 70. Boxed Model 70 of same vintage in same caliber would cost > twice as much. I passed because I already own .300H&H so buying it would simply mean spending $600 I did have to. If I had to choose between Crown Grade HVA and old Model 70 I would pick the Swedish sporter.
I bought .300H&H because I had plenty of ammo and when they ban lead in bullets one will need longer neck and case capacity to load them heavy grain solid copper & bell metal bullets. Should have waited and bought HVA saving $200 over old Winchester. As they say the best things come to those that wait.
