I have a pre-64 M-70 in .30-06 and love the balance. I doubt I will be able to find something as elegant in 6.5 x 55 SE but I'd like to get something that's well balanced, lightweight (6.5 lbs unscoped) and accurate.
I've sourced an M-70 Classic FWT in 6.5x55, in nearly new condition, for $1,000. Build year is hard to determine but I'm guessing early '90s or late 80's. Serial number is G325xxx. It's wood and blued (not SS). I'm not sure whether to go this route or go for something more modern, like the Finnlight or Tikka. What do you think, is this a good price?
I don't mind spending a little extra $ for quality.
Tikka sounds interesting as well but I heard there's a lot of plastic / fragile components inside?...
