I've never owned a M77 in any flavor but I've handled many, shot a few and mounted scopes on quite a few. If the right deal presented itself I would get one and slap a Timney in it. IMO they are better made than any Savage I've seen lately, the American, 700 SPS and Tikka. Not that say a Tikka isn't just as accurate but I do believe M77's are better made.

Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me.