I had a 2013 model 70 FWT in 243 and would agree with your buddy, they can be sketchy. I never could get that rifle to shoot well and ended up selling it. I'm not saying all those rifles are not shooters, I'm just saying in my experience with that one rifle in the same caliber...it was a dud. I tend to shy away from BACO Winchesters now.
Still got a ton of reloading stuff for that 243...I just need to find a new haven classic to use it on, or finally pony up the cash for a pre-64.
Good luck with the buy, I hope it's a shooter.
