I've had them in 223 (2), 257 Roberts, 6.5x55 & 7x57. IMO they're a reliable, accurate enough, good looking hunting rifle. Only trouble with any of them was with both 223 stocks, they warped inward on the left side up where the wood starts to get thinner. I've never understood the "problem" with Winchester push feed either. Lots of other bolt action rifles are push feed, Remington 700 for one, they all seem to wok fine just like the Winchester.