Well, I'm not exactly modern myself. My Mauser 98 in 7X57 gets more hunting time than anything more modern I own. My Winchesters are of the 1885, 1892, and 1894 flavor, except for my 1942 Model 70 (in 7X57, as well) and the Model 43 in 218 Bee. My Savages are 1899s, and several are take-downs to boot. So, I'm with you, SP!