You sound.....uhhh, I know,....like me.

I have an 06 ( Rem Model Six) that will never leave my possession as long as I live.

I have newer acquisitions but my newest production rifle is a 2003, Tikka T 3, then it's a 1995 Rem 700, and the list
drops back into the 90s and earlier.

Among them are a 6.5x55 and a 284 W...... you get my drift ??

IMO just because something is new or newer doesn't make it better.
The 30 Govt. 1906 has been doing yeomen service since inception and continues today.

Jerry

ps: I have a M 70 Black Shadow and I don't know its yr. of manufacture ??


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