Ruger American vs Winchester M-70 Classic.....
Was out last Saturday with my buddy and two bolt guns: His 308 RAR vs my 270 Classic sporter. I dunno, maybe it was the Leupold on the Winchester vs the Bushnell on the Ruger, or him vs me...... But, to my surprise, the Winchester with the wood stock shot better than the Ruger with the plastic stock. I know it proves nothing, but to me, the Winchester looks better, feels better, and performs well. I can't see spending thousands of dollars on a rifle in my world, and I appreciate a bargain as much as anyone; but better quality has always been worth paying extra for. And, since I can only use one rifle at a time, I have no need to collect dozens of rifles in every color and flavor because their cheap enough to buy one every week, when a few really good ones will cover the bases. Need is one thing, but desire is another. I'm not immune to it, but I have no desire to be unto guns as Imelda is to shoes. I am, though, quite immune to the dubious charms of plastic stocks. My buddy likes them. To each their own, I suppose. Have a nice day.