I've heard this same thing-the throat and barrel check out O-K here are some "pro and cons"- the gun is with a dealer I know well- no scope, but std M70 D&T for 1" ring mounts. Wood and metal 95%-no narrel bore wear, stock is a Monte Carlo comb with roll-over style, std steel butt plate with the spur at heel- std qd sling studs-- trigger pull is clean and crisp. Cons are: barrel was cut down from 26" to 22.5" by a previous owner- why?? I surely can't guess. How much does that affect accuracy with a hot caliber like the .220 Swift?? And how hard to ind and at what high price is the ammo to feed this Winchester in today's crazy ammo market? RWTF
