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I have been looking at getting a Winchester Model 70 featherweight, and was wondering what you guys thought about it, and how it shoots? I am looking at one in a .243
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I have a .308 Win on order. Actually, a previous one came in but had very un-Winchester HBU (Hairy Butt Ugly) wood. Couldn't believe it made it out of the factory. New one should arrive in a few more days. Hoping this one is better.
IMO, there are better rifles out there for the price.
I think you can get a Kimber M84 for the same money, or very close.
Try to find a pre 64 or a new on released this past year. Many of the ones made from 65 to 2008 left alot to be desired.
The new ones are pretty much the most accurate M70s ever.
i dont have a bad thing to say about the one i own or any of the ones i have owned . the 243. win is a tack driver i love that little cartridge
thanks guys, I like the look of the gun to, but I want it to be really accurate, so I will keep looking around, and keep saving up some money
i got a 300wsm in the new sporter model 70. i love it. its accurate and the trigger is very good for factory and the action is also a plus. im happy w/ mine.
mine in 270 WSM works great for me, no porblems.
Buy yourself a Weatherby Mark V and be happy with it forever.
I'd get a Tikka T3. I have a 270 win and it is a tack driver
I have the same gun. I brought it in 94 or so, its awsome gun, accurate knock down down cant go wrong, love the bolt action and the built in clip. Loved the model 70 so much I brought 4 more model 70 in different cals. You will love them.
My "walking varminter" is a Model 70 Featherweight in .223 and I enjoy working with it. I believe I have a photo of it on my profile. I had a Model 70 Sporter in .243 years ago, and it was gratifyingly accurate. I don't know what the new Model 70s cost, so I can't comment on value for the expense. I enjoy the weight and balance of my Featherweight, its accuracy is more than adequate at the distances I normally take my shots in the standing position, and it's a fine looking rifle, but Best Choice is a very subjective opinion.
My re-ordered Featherweight .308 Win arrived. This one has nice wood. Darker than I was expecting but nice. Wood and metal work are much better than the previous generation. Action screws and recoil lug are bedded. Floating barrel. Bolt runs smooth. Trigger is excellent. Except for a couple of minor blemishes I am pleased with the looks and workmanship. Several guys at the range reckonized it and came by. This gun ran $681 and looks worth the price. Just hoping it holds its 1 MOA promise.
I shot 40 rounds of Remington factory ammo today, just going through a break-in routine (shoot and clean). The wind was howling so I wasn't focused on groups. When I get a chance to work up some loads I'll post again - this might be awhile, though. Arrived too late in the season to be able to spend much time with it.
Locate a Pre-64 Model 70 in .243 caliber in good condition. What you will have is a tack driver after you do your homework on ammo. The workmanship is flawless. This is why pre-64 Model 70's are called "The Rifleman's Rifle". They are fine examples of American craftsman! You'll be proud to carry this piece into the the woods, and it will never let you down.
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Try to find a pre 64 or a new on released this past year. Many of the ones made from 65 to 2008 left alot to be desired.
The new ones are pretty much the most accurate M70s ever.
i dont have a bad thing to say about the one i own or any of the ones i have owned . the 243. win is a tack driver i love that little cartridge
I have a .308 Win on order. Actually, a previous one came in but had very un-Winchester HBU (Hairy Butt Ugly) wood. Couldn't believe it made it out of the factory. New one should arrive in a few more days. Hoping this one is better.
IMO, there are better rifles out there for the price.
I think you can get a Kimber M84 for the same money, or very close.
thanks guys, I like the look of the gun to, but I want it to be really accurate, so I will keep looking around, and keep saving up some money
i got a 300wsm in the new sporter model 70. i love it. its accurate and the trigger is very good for factory and the action is also a plus. im happy w/ mine.
mine in 270 WSM works great for me, no porblems.
Buy yourself a Weatherby Mark V and be happy with it forever.
I'd get a Tikka T3. I have a 270 win and it is a tack driver
I have the same gun. I brought it in 94 or so, its awsome gun, accurate knock down down cant go wrong, love the bolt action and the built in clip. Loved the model 70 so much I brought 4 more model 70 in different cals. You will love them.
My "walking varminter" is a Model 70 Featherweight in .223 and I enjoy working with it. I believe I have a photo of it on my profile. I had a Model 70 Sporter in .243 years ago, and it was gratifyingly accurate. I don't know what the new Model 70s cost, so I can't comment on value for the expense. I enjoy the weight and balance of my Featherweight, its accuracy is more than adequate at the distances I normally take my shots in the standing position, and it's a fine looking rifle, but Best Choice is a very subjective opinion.
My re-ordered Featherweight .308 Win arrived. This one has nice wood. Darker than I was expecting but nice. Wood and metal work are much better than the previous generation. Action screws and recoil lug are bedded. Floating barrel. Bolt runs smooth. Trigger is excellent. Except for a couple of minor blemishes I am pleased with the looks and workmanship. Several guys at the range reckonized it and came by. This gun ran $681 and looks worth the price. Just hoping it holds its 1 MOA promise.
I shot 40 rounds of Remington factory ammo today, just going through a break-in routine (shoot and clean). The wind was howling so I wasn't focused on groups. When I get a chance to work up some loads I'll post again - this might be awhile, though. Arrived too late in the season to be able to spend much time with it.
Locate a Pre-64 Model 70 in .243 caliber in good condition. What you will have is a tack driver after you do your homework on ammo. The workmanship is flawless. This is why pre-64 Model 70's are called "The Rifleman's Rifle". They are fine examples of American craftsman! You'll be proud to carry this piece into the the woods, and it will never let you down.
Post an Answer