Wyliecoyote wrote:Interesting that Ruger, the mob that developed investment casting of firearms, is being outdone in this area by Winchester, Howa and Sako. Billet is used for Tikka T3s, Rem 700s and later non 77 Ruger actions. The only "forged" anything currently is CZ and possibly the bolts of Howas
The winchester model 70 CRF receiver is also forged.