Hello everyone, very first post here but have been lingering around for years reading various posts and articles. A little bit of background - I've been shooting since the 80's, been reloading since '91 and been hunting since '94. I love most everything related to the shooting sports and am trying to get myself and now my kids into this.
I have easy access to a 100 yard range and that's where I've spent most of my time but I have caught the long range bug and have somewhat easy access to federal lands where I can shoot far.
A few years ago I bought a Winchester Coyote Light in 300 WSM specifically for some of those longer range shots on those elk far away.
I would like to convert my Coyote into a semi-tactical long range rifle and have considered a Manners MCS-T5 stock and CDI precision bottom metal that can take AICS and Alpha magazines. I'm also considering a PRI quiet brake to cut down on some of the recoil (though it's not too bad).
So my question is this, Remington 700 pretty much dominates the tactical market and I have found it very difficult to find information and products on Winchester 70's. My hunting experience led me into Winchester in the first place and I actually prefer their action; however, am I barking up the wrong tree here?
I'm looking for advice from those of you who've had experience with a similar situation. How difficult was it to build a rifle using a Winchester 70 action and did you get good results or did you end up getting rid of the Win 70 and going with some other setup?
It seems there are a few fans of the FN SPR out there which uses the same action as on my Coyote, so it sounds like there is some promise.
One last thought, having been a professional photographer for years I know how bad the brand wars can get and that is not something I want to start here, I simply would like honest experience from using the Winchester 70 action on custom builds, thank you.
Bill
I have easy access to a 100 yard range and that's where I've spent most of my time but I have caught the long range bug and have somewhat easy access to federal lands where I can shoot far.
A few years ago I bought a Winchester Coyote Light in 300 WSM specifically for some of those longer range shots on those elk far away.
I would like to convert my Coyote into a semi-tactical long range rifle and have considered a Manners MCS-T5 stock and CDI precision bottom metal that can take AICS and Alpha magazines. I'm also considering a PRI quiet brake to cut down on some of the recoil (though it's not too bad).
So my question is this, Remington 700 pretty much dominates the tactical market and I have found it very difficult to find information and products on Winchester 70's. My hunting experience led me into Winchester in the first place and I actually prefer their action; however, am I barking up the wrong tree here?
I'm looking for advice from those of you who've had experience with a similar situation. How difficult was it to build a rifle using a Winchester 70 action and did you get good results or did you end up getting rid of the Win 70 and going with some other setup?
It seems there are a few fans of the FN SPR out there which uses the same action as on my Coyote, so it sounds like there is some promise.
One last thought, having been a professional photographer for years I know how bad the brand wars can get and that is not something I want to start here, I simply would like honest experience from using the Winchester 70 action on custom builds, thank you.
Bill