I had a 69A and a 72A (the tube-fed version) about 20 years back. I wanted a 75 sporter to go along with the 69 and 72, but those were rather hard to find back then. I lost the 69 and 72 in the Big D (and I don't mean Dallas) some years ago and never did get a 75 sporter (if you have one, post some pics!). These days, I can buy Kimbers, 52 sporter reproductions, or Anschutz rifles for what people are asking for 75 sporters, and, while the 75 is a fine gun, it is not IMO the equal of the newer rifles listed.