Posted: 12/2/2012 11:26:05 PM EDT
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This may be a dumb question but what did they do in 64 that makes the pre 64 so wanted?
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The cheapened product lost some cache... Perception is everything! Consider that the Remington 700 isn't controlled feed and has a good rep, but it was 'horrific' when the M70 lost it. The bottom line is that they re-designed on the cheap. This quite possibly was a good move at the time, otherwise the M70 could have gone extinct. The Model 12 was doomed by cheaper competition. |
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The cheapened product lost some cache... Perception is everything! Consider that the Remington 700 isn't controlled feed and has a good rep, but it was 'horrific' when the M70 lost it. The bottom line is that they re-designed on the cheap. This quite possibly was a good move at the time, otherwise the M70 could have gone extinct. The Model 12 was doomed by cheaper competition. Yep, the change from model 12 to 1200 was much bigger and to a junkier gun. |
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This may be a dumb question but what did they do in 64 that makes the pre 64 so wanted? impressed checkering japan manufacture controlled feed gone new extractor poorer finish removal of several magnum calibers no Model 70 has EVER been made in Japan, you have Winchester confused with Weatherby. |
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This may be a dumb question but what did they do in 64 that makes the pre 64 so wanted? impressed checkering japan manufacture controlled feed gone new extractor poorer finish removal of several magnum calibers no Model 70 has EVER been made in Japan, you have Winchester confused with Weatherby. or Browning. In all fairness, I'd rate Miroku over most Hartford, CT-built stuff from the last 40 years. |