RE: Thompson/Center Service = Superb!
bigcountry, things have changed. Nothing (well not many things) are made by hand or with the pride of days gone bye. Machines make everything and machines are not perfect, and it's all about maximizing profits. My hunting rifles of choice are converted mauser 96/98 actions made in the late 1800 and early 1900. Who knows how many thousands of rounds have been fired through them. But you know what? They are still in great condition and operate flawlessly. If I took photographs of all the animals I have shot with them over the years I would have volumes of picture albums. Not sure some of the younger guys know what I'm talking about. The same as CD's and hard drives. Buy yourself a 98 action, have it chambered for lets say 30-06 ( I prefer 7x57), drop it in a quality stock, mount a good scope on it, and forget about ever having to replace it. Enough said.