The big advantage is the controled round feed,there are still plenty of old blokes around who wont use anything else.
The safety & half cock is as good as any,or better.(Thats hard for a win 64 tragic to admit)
I have a few of these up to 338 win.I've walked a few thousand klms over the years carrying one.I cant recall an issue.
As long as they group five shots into an inch & a half they are fine for what I use mine for, so I have never tried for anything better from these rifles.
A good mate built up a 240wby on a old 30 06 mk II, its very accurate.(I'm waiting for him to tire of it .)
They are rugged,reliable & affordable.
Cheers Sharkey