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I'm wondering about opinions on these rifles, does anyone have one, or know someone who does? I heard Gun Test didn't like the Mato, at least partly based upon accuracy they look solidly built; a bit on the heavy side but look to be made w/ lots of steel and tight tolerances I'm wondering if a Super Grade model 70 is a better bet for the same amount of money Is the QC any better on the Super Grades, or is it just a better piece of wood? I've been reading about some quality control issues here and in other forums on the Win's. | ||
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I have a Mato in .30-06 that I've used for the past two years for whitetail hunting. The rifle is very light for a full size rifle and points like a dream. Fit and finish are also excellent. I posted a topic about a month ago inquiring about what type of action was actually used on this rifle. Two people advised me that the action was a Dakota hunter action. They also advised me that the earlier models were built by Dakota for Beretta. I also can't complain about the accuracy. While I've never got a chance to load for my Mato, it will print fine groups with Winchester 150 gr. BT's. | |||
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If it were me, I would certainly buy the Beretta over a current production Winchester. If you could find a Super Grade that was made at least 3 or 4 years ago, you might be OK, but with all the problems Winchester seems to be having, I would go with the Mato. This is the same as the Dakota Hunter "round" action. However, don't get it confused with the Dakota 76 action, because it's not. | |||
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To my mind, there is no comparison. The Mato is of much better quality than the Winchester, but it also heavier. However, if you get the Mato with a nice wood stock, you will pay much more for the Mato; if you get the synthetic version of the Mato, it is much cheeper - a great buy. I have seen Matos on Guns America for as little as $800. | |||
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