I purchased one of these in 270 win. back in Feb. this year. I have shot approximately 100 rounds to date. I will first say that the fit and finish are better that expected for a production rifle. The action is bedded in the tang and recoil lug area and is very solid. The barrel is free floated, and as for the trigger; No creep, No over travel, and at 3.5 lbs which feels much lighter it breaks like glass. Second for the accuracy; off the bench at 100 yds. and handloads with H4831sc and Nosler 130 gr Partition bullets it will group 4 shots right at 1/2 inch. with an average velosity of 2970 very low sd % es. The folks in SC have really done their home work and I'm glad to see the Model 70 back in the USA. Hope this helps.

CK

If they made their Extreme Weather SS with a detachable box magazine, I'd be buying one !

My brother bought a 70 SS Extreme Weather in 325 WSM. (the weight is the same as the featherweight if I am not mistaken) It's a little rough on the shoulder but a sweet gun.

mine is a 270 with a 3 to 9 by 40 zeiss and will shoot the cheap federal 130gr ammo
into less than an inch.