I have had a pair of Dakota's and they are very nice actions. I liked them both a great deal.They functioned very nicely.

I have to admit,though,that I do not care for the bolt release at all,and prefer a M70 from that standpoint.Looking at it in the open position,I can't help but wonder how easily it could get bent in rough field use,and then it may not work all that well.

I think if I were doing it,I'd get a M70 Classic and turn it over to a really good smith and give it the full treatment.JMHO.



The 280 Remington is overbore.

The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.