Winchester mod. 70s have a following just like the people who favor the mod. 94. However if you look at either rifle from a design perspective there are other rifles which are better. For example if you compare the 94 to the Marlin offering you will see that the Marlin is stronger, fewer parts, you can mount a scope if desired where it should be and is inherently more accurate. The Mod 70 has its flaws too, the three piece firing pin is one and a Mauser style one piece pin would be an improvement. The three piece mag assembly with the chincy pot metal trigger guard is another. I do not know if the designers of the Model 70 were trying to work around the patents held by Mauser or not, but if not they tried to complicate a sound design. However the trigger is sound and simple which is what reliability is all about.