Originally Posted by greydog
Do not drop the loaded rifle, butt first, on the floor while looking down the bore, and it won't be an issue. Seriously, the fact that a Model 70 will do this is a function of the trigger design and, as long as the describe scenario is avoided, it is not an issue. GD


Seems reasonable to me, to expect a hard fall while hunting. Do other trigger designs - 700, savage, ruger, tikka, fare better in the drop test than the Winchester?


Sean