I had one from new in .308. I swapped the standard Hunter stock for a McMillan but it was otherwise standard. It accounted for many deer over the years, and I was happy with it until the accuracy dropped off (borescoping showed it was badly pitted). I had owned it from new and looked after it, so that point my confidence in the rifle went South. I sold it and it's now been re-barreled as a 6.5x47L.
Personally I don't think it was better or worse than any other off-the-shelf rifle, so if it suits you, go for it.
willie_gunn