I owned a Pre 64 a long time ago, great rifle but it was in a caliber I was not particularly fond of, so it was sold, I have had 4 push feeds (still have two) and three or four 700 Remingtons. I have never missed the earlier, Model 70's, the ones I have now have done everything I ask of them for 1/2 the price. The pre 64's are nice, but I always thought they were overpriced. My two most accurate rifles are my 300 WM, post 64, with consistent groups under 1/2 inch, and my Remington tactical .308 with similar group sizes. Just my 02, after 65 years in the field.