As a kid in VA, a friend's brother let me use a Winchester 65 in 218 Bee for a summer of groundhog hunting. It was scoped with a Weaver 3/4" post and crosshair. That was in 1951. In later life, I decided I would like to relive those days by finding another Win 65 in 218 Bee. When I started searching, the prices were well above my level. I ran across a few Miroku copies that were in my range and on buying one, I was very pleased with the quality and looks. I did not get around to shooting it (still unfired), and lucked into a nice affordable real Win. 65 in 218 Bee. The Winchester quality is good, but not up to the Miroku level. Having a hard time deciding whether to sell the Miroku or keep them both, knowing I will probably never shoot the Miroku. I have two Martinis in Bee and Mashburn Bee that I haven't shot in 10 years or so, but owning nice pieces is a pleasure in itself

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TOMBECK