The actions of the 61 and the 9422 are very similar, featuring complete control of the cartridge from mag to chamber. In fact, the 9422 action is simply the Model 61 mechanism operated by a lever rather than a slide.

The Model 61 action was very expensive to produce with the older manufacturing methods, which was one of the reasons it was discontinued. The 9422 action was made more economically feasible only because of the availability of more modern CNC equipment when it was introduced in 1972.

Both are extremely reliable, and the values on both have been climbing, that's for sure. They are quality rifles.

John

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