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Originally posted by bobvthunter:
I have a couple more questions about these rifles that I was hoping that someone with more knowledge than I could answer.

1.) I've read a lot of the posts about case failures in the pre-64 M70's causing any escaping gases to be directed back into the face of the shooter. I'm wondering how much of a problem/common this really is, especially with cartridges like the .270 Win and .30-06 (the two on my wish list). While I realize that these are high intensity cartridges I guess I think of them as fairly mild when compared to today's superdupermegalomagnums, and wouldn't think that the standard cartridges would cause that many problems. I would think that most shooters could go through a lifetime of shooting M70's without experiencing a problem. I guess in one sentence my question is: In standard chamberings, with responsible handloads, is the concern over the gas handling system of these rifles enough of a concerns to scratch them off my wish list?

2.) Are there and models or years of manufacture of these rifles that should be avoided because of subtle design changes or temporary QC issues?

I like the classicness of these rifles, but certainly want a rifle with a resaonably safe design. This safety statement from a guy that owns a couple Remington M700's!!!

Thanks in advance,
Bob

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