Originally Posted by Karnis
Yep. Just something about the metal/heat treating and overall feel that no modern factory rifle can duplicate. About the best I can say is the "snicks" and "clunks" from metal to metal on a 1909 are mucho different than a new Ruger or any Remchester.

You may think I'm daft, but I don't think so. whistle


Now this is where we disagree. I find the old Mauser actions to be soft and to have a heavier bolt lift when the pin is down for instance. I just don't like how they are more difficult to move the bolt back the forth either.

What seems to be harder steel that the M70's have been made from works so quick and easy for me. Those mausers need a bolt to be welded on too.

To each his own.

Besides they were only made in ww 2 germany and the Winchesters were made right here in the United States of America!

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