Thanks to all for the info. I've had several of the post 68 Winchester push feeds and crfs. All were good rifles except the last crf that I bought right before they left New Haven. The push feeds have been as accurate and dependable as their crfs or any other brand of rifle I've used. The "Sporter" model 223 I asked about here is as good a rifle for fit, finish, walnut and bluing as I've owned.