John, I am a Model 70 at heart, but over the years the quality has been all over the place. Including the pre 64 guns. In fact the nicest finishes ones are the current production guns. And my expiereance mirrors yours on model 700's being more accurate. I would also add the BDL's are in general finished better than most vintage model 70's. I know this is apostasy to some, but the model 70's I have owned don't have tool marks galore and the 700's I have owned don't. Kind to think of it the several Ruger Americans I have owned don't have tool marks galore either and have shot lights out.
