I'm a big fan of pre64 M70's or a custom build. My last two customs were for older cartridges the previously mentioned High Wall in 38-55 and a Manlicher stocked 6.5X55. No Creedmore's here.. One of my favorite M70's is a 300 Savage.
Yep, I really appreciate Pre 64 M 70
ACTIONS. The rifles themselves.... ho hum.
Back in the 80s into the 90s I hit EVERY gun show within reasonable driving distance. Extremes were Tulsa, Ok C, and
FT. Worth Tx. I handled more Pre 64s than I can possibly remember. NOT ONE of them impressed in looks or feel.
I could have bought a truck load for $ 400.00 ea. (Wish Now I Had.... for Resale)
Other new rifles were $ 150.00-200.00.
I have owned or played with every cartridge that interests me from .223--,338
edit - .358 (Whelen) I'm very happy with my assortment and would love to own certain Brand Rifles, eg. "Colt Sauer", "Kleingunther", certain Sakos, etc.
I still want to play with a .416 RM. I have absolutely NO reason to own one but I'd like to play with one.
I haven't shot a charcoal burner since 2011 and have NO plans to do so. NO OFFENSE, diff personalities.
I ain't bored.
Jerry
