Superb snag. The 54 pleases me more than, gasp, the 70.
Curious to the reason? just interested, not trying to argue.
Thanks
I like the Mauser-style bolt shroud and wing safety. Don't mind the trigger, and like both full size 54 stock styles - standard rifle and later NRA style. Bolt handle is liked because all of mine utilize either Lyman 48's and/or vintage target scopes, don't need a handle that conforms to a receiver mounted scope. Besides, that's the rifle that was in production during the years several important folks in my life were born. (And I like Fords of that era too 😁)
I know, little things. But they add up to a certain something that trips my trigger. Don't get me wrong, the 70 is pretty special to me too. It's just that the 54 sings to me a bit more.
What I've always disliked was the stamped bottom metal. I get why they did that, for economic/profit reasons, but still.....
