I've owned four no 1's, the 45-70, 30-06 and one of the two .204's were accurate, the other .204 was so-so. People at the range kept buying them from me so now I am presently ordering another for hog hunting down south. The 30-06 was one of the best guns I've ever owned and sick that I let it go--a friend who bought one of the two .204's says it's the most accurate varmint rifle he owns. They are very strong, well made and sharp looking plus easy to carry with a fool-proof action, get one, you'll like it--I would go for the 06, but that's just my opinion, the .270 would also be an excellent choice---John