I was driving truck accross Nebraska a few years ago. I stopped in Cabellas store in Sydney. There in the used gun racks was a pre 64 Mod 70 in 30.06
with a beautiful blonde maple stock. When I picked up that rifle it just jumped right into place. Everything fit just right. If I remember correctly it even had a Leupold scope. But alas I didn't have the 1200.00 they wanted.
Another time I was at a pawn shop here in town and found a Greener SxS. they wouldnt come down off the price the 100.00 I wanted to pay so I walked out. 2 days later I went back and it was gone. I could have afforded the asking price but was too hard headed. I think my wife will attest to that without hesatation.