I got this one fairly cheap (.30-06 standard grade) because the finish was almost gone and the floorplate was rusted. No cracks or gouges though, and the floorplate wasn't pitted. I had a buddy re-do the stock, re-cut the checkering (on both the buttplate and stock), and re-blue the floorplate. It's now a great shooter that also looks pretty good. I don't have any worries taking this one out for deer and pigs. Look around for an M70 that's been slightly molested. Should be LOTS of gently used .30-06s and .270s out there.
Bob

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