I had a pre 64 model 70 in .270.. a true classic that I got from an old customer who used to hunt out west and the stories were worth it. He finally sold me the gun and I was kinda upset with the scope mount. It was a side mount that hinged off to the side to use the open sights. The one time I shot it it did fine but the holes in the side of the receiver bothered me.

If I would have known then what I know now about using guns I would have kept that old rifle. Rifles bought right that are used or modified to where ya aren't afraid to use em are worth having!

Its one of the few I wish I had back...