Originally Posted by rmfnla
The funny thing, although castings were considered the upper-end choice ("more precise", etc.) stampings actually have better fatigue resistance and will tolerate cold-setting more than their cast counterparts.
Like the other say, all that matters is that you like it.
I am SO happy to hear that. I wondered about this too, was going to post a question about exactly this point. I just finished rejuvenating a badly neglected 1982 Univega Sportour, with Tange Champion frameset (not just main tubes, apparently). It rides so nicely and feels like a quality bike, but has stamped dropouts. I really wondered if they were functionally inferior, or just not as pretty. This has helped put my mind at ease. And I do like it, that's what matters.
To the OP--beautiful Raleigh!
Here's a picture of my Univega.