Over valued if you ask me. I owned two SS, both in 300 WM. One needed a new chamber cut. Both were heavy and didnt balance well in my hands. Also owned a 270 WSM, 300 WSM, 7mm mag and 30-06 in blued versions. They were all ok. Decent, not great accuracy. To be honest I dont know why shooters are so fascinated by these rifles.
If you are a collector, go for it. But there are less expensive, lighter, and more accurate rifles to use for hunting.
Have to agree with Randy Winchester model 70,s feed smooth, had a lot of issues with safety trigger timing, fliers on 3 shot groups. Compared to a Tikka no issues! But they sell for a lot more money. Lefty,s had little opportunity to own one which adds to the lure, after you own one you realize the desire to own is different than wanting one. I was a little disappointed they did not live up to the hype.
Owning both the Ruger Hawkeye and the Winchester 70 in LH the Ruger is just as nice and once set up reliable and accurate.