Originally Posted by dale06
Originally Posted by jorgeI
Simple, really. Model 70s don't need an entire cottage industry like 700s to make them work....


From my experience, the R700 is far more accurate or can be made far more accurate. Both have “hunting” accuracy, but the R700 is more accurate. Thus they are more desirable to many people. And the push feed vs CRF is a non issue, unless you’re after dangerous game and then, how much of an issue is push feed, really?
And I like the R700 because there are more customizing options. Fire suit on.

Cannot argue with what you wrote. But Sub-MOA is easily attained with the 70s, it's good enough for me. No issues with non-CRF rifles either. But I simply cannot get past the notion one needs a rubber band to secure the bolt in place because the safety (which in and of itself is an issue) will not lock the bolt.

A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”