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In my opinion the M70 is a better rifle. Perhaps not as pretty but better.

If you like it buy it. I have one just like it in 416RM and I love it. To me the scope with the bases and rings add about $500 above the value of the rifle. Nice package!

Nice rifle and a good price.

The most likely cause is simply barrel heating. If the scope or the mounting system were the problem you would see shots scattered with no consistency.

Its a hunting rifle, nothing you would use it on is going to stand around for that 4th shot. If it were mine I would consider it good to go.

Not my cup of tea but it would be if I had to go to war with one or the other.

Not for me it isn't. There are so many better choices. I say this and I own and really like a swift but not for big game.

I bought a field guide to African mammals and found it very informative. I'm sure you could buy one on Amazon.

In over 50 years of hand loading I have never found bullet jump to greatly affect the accuracy of hunting ammo. Winchester pre64 458WMs and most Weatherbys had about 1/4 inch of what they called freebore and also a reputation for being accurate rifles. Perhaps it does matter for the 1000yd...

My 270s all stabilize every 150gr bullet that I have tried. I have not used any of the solid copper bullets though.

For what its worth I have 2 RCBS#3 shell holders and the older one ( about 40 years old ) works well with PPU 9.3x62 brass. The newer one is a very tight fit.

I try to stick to pre64 M70s, early Browning Safaris, Ruger#1s and 77s. None may be perfect but they work flawlessly are affordable and just feel right to me.

Good information, I've not seen that chart before. Thanks!

The biggest problem with the Remington 700 isn't that its push feed its that the extractor has a history of separating from the bolt leaving you with a spent case in the chamber. In a rifle intended for something that can kill you its just a poor choice.

You can never go wrong with a Leupold 2x7. They are tough with good optics and generous eye relief which is important on a #1. Reasonably priced and the company absolutely stands behind their products. I have that scope on 8 of my rifles and love it. Looks proper on a classic rifle too.

That is a beautiful rifle scope combo at a very attractive price!

I have 5 of them and all are hunting rifle accurate. Those with heavier barrels have never required any tinkering with for accuracy in my experience. I have a #1A 7x57 that did need a bit of help to do its best work but it was a simple fix. The #1A has the lightest barrel but that also makes it...

Not really surprising at all. If you look into the history of the revolutionary war for independence from England it was a minority of colonists who fought for and supported independence. It just takes a very committed minority to be effective.

You won't regret it!!

I don't know what that price equates to in U.S. dollars but that is a lovely rifle. I own and use 5 of them so obviously I'm A fan. The prices over here have been steadily rising and always remember the just so so deal today will be a great deal in a couple of years. That one would be somewhere...

I looked at that one yesterday and certainly agree. The only problem that I saw was availability of brass but the price is right. Could be a fun project gun!

It is a custom rifle built on a RSM action.

Very nice big rifle!

Yes really, all of Mr. Rugers RSM actions were crf.

How about a Ruger action.

Proven in testing to be stronger than forged mausers.

That is not a push feed action on that rifle.

Other than not using Rugers excellent scope rings dovetailed to the receiver I see nothing to not like on this one.

It appears to be a Ruger Magnum rifle that has been very nicely restocked. Those are true magnum length actions that easily handle cartridges like the 416 Rigby or the 458 Lott.

Way out of my price range but a lovely rifle!

That's a 64 year old cartridge, classic enough for me.

Hard to beat a 338WM.

Its -8 here in Michigan's UP.

There is a very nice Browning Safari grade 458WM listed on GI right now for $1599. Its a 1965 gun so no salt wood issues and a true long extractor CRF Belgian FN mauser. These are truly well made, double cross bolted and double recoil lugged as well. Appears to be in nice shape with nice wood...

I too have never been disappointed with a Leupold scope.

They are very good, perhaps the best factory rifle built today. I have several pre64s and you are right as to that glorious trigger, easy to work on too. I do wish that Winchester had stayed with the one piece bolt of the older guns though.

For me its the pre64 M70, the 98 Mauser and the Ruger M77. I'll also give a nod to the older Sakos Finbears.

I have done the same Bob. One thing that we should all realize is that no matter how well stocked we may be individually that if we can't replace what we use we will eventually run out as well. I truly sympathize with the new shooters and hunters who simply can't find what they need to pursue...

It does make me wonder if this isn't deeper than the supply chain story that we are being fed. Here in the U.S. these shortages happen whenever a certain political party is in control of things. We went through it under the last three presidents from that unnamed party. This time is the worst...

I have also felt sorry for them. When Powder Valley has almost no powders to sell it has to be tough for them.

In defense of Midway and other suppliers they can't sell what they can't get from the manufacturer.

Great find and fantastic deal on it too!

I like the #4s on my rifles. I've got #3s on a #1S 338WM with a Leupold 2x7 and have to position the scope far enough forward that I have to crawl the stock a bit more than I like.

I believe that the low rings are #3s. The 4s are medium which for any scope with an objective bell work much better as you can mount the scope a bit more to the rear for proper eye relief.

That is a lovely combination. Does your friend have the custom shop documentation as that would up its value. In today's world I would think anything under $2400-2500 would be a very nice purchase.

Yes they are, On a M77 the front and rear are not interchangeable but on a #1 they are.

Midway has them, also you can order direct from Ruger.

I have 5 of them and all are nicely accurate enough to make me happy. They will all with good hand loads shoot 1" groups at 100yds and 3 of them will do a bit better if I do my part.

That's a loss of both shoulders, precisely why I quit using ballistic tips many years ago. I have had no problem cleanly killing deer with simple well designed cup and core bullets such as Hornady interlocks or Speer hot cores without that horrific meet loss. Make me a no vote on that one.

From the pictures of the deer taken with them they sure appear to kill well but too much meat damage for me. I like to eat venison.