RM8: I agree the the country is headed in a dangerous direction.
But from a strictly practical standpoint, while Ruger American Rifle is more practical, I'd prefer to hunt with the pre64 M70 that belonged to my father.
It won't accomplish the mission any better than the RAR, But emotionally, I'd prefer to carry the M70, or a dozen other rifles that may cost much more than the RAR, but don't dispatch bambi any better.
Is this bad? You yourself just said " I would never pick the 7x57 over the 7mm08 unless I was in love with the particular platform the 7x57 came in.". Isn't "love" an emotion?
