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Would you guys say that a Steyr Pro Hunter is $400 better than a Model 70 that is identical in caliber, stock, etc? The Steyr I like is going to run about that much more than the M70 I like, and they are basically identical.

Another rifle I'm looking at is the Model 70 Extreme Weather stainless. Seems like a good comparison. Price being about equal, seems like the Steyr is a better choice? I'm curious about the quality of the Steyr's stock, though.

What price range should I be looking to pay? $1000? $1200? What would you guys say makes these rifles stand out compared to something like a Model 70 (which I have owned a couple of and have always liked) ?

Hi there, Hoping to find someone here who can check out a rifle for me, for sale at a store in the vicinity of Greenwich, CT. I will pay a fee to a person who can go and check it out, give it a once over, etc. The store staff is not really interested in answering questions for someone out...

Would love some opinions on the relative quality of a Steyr ProHunter. How does it compare to a Winchester Model 70, for example? Or a Browning X-Bolt? Is it a step above these rifles? Do any of the components stick out as especially nice quality, or poor quality? They seem to be very...