Thanks for the info. No, I don't have the book, but after rechecking my range/hunting records the Hunter model Eileen had was indeed purchased, tested and hunted in 1985, not 1986.
Dunno why the Hunter wasn't more popular--though suspect it might be due to the average hunter preferring shinier finishes back then.
I did replace the black plastic buttplate on Eileen's .270 with a 1" Pachmayr pad after we purchased it!
