New Winchester Mod 70 Review?
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I have several Winchesters, pre & post 64s.
I got a New FN Model 70 Featherweight 270 Win.(Limited Edition) about two years ago.
In my opinion, its the best Model 70 to come down the pike.
When I got mine, I threw some loads together to mount the scope and then planned on working up some loads.
I stuffed 150 grn Hornady's into Winchester cases with 50 grns of 4350 and mounted/sighted in the scope. 2883 fps out of my rifle.
I lucked out big time, that load is outstanding in my Featherweight. I tried other loadings but keep coming back to the above load. It even out shoots Bergers (but, this is my hunting rifle, I didn't try Bergers at long range).
The trigger is easily adjustable but I haven't had to fool with mine. The action is smooth but tight. Good fitting all around.
The stock was the selling point when I picked this rifle out of the pile. The wood is about as close as I could find to match my Post 64 Featherweight in 257 Roberts.
I'll set this rifle back for Elk hunting, I'm not impressed with the above load for deer (Load, not rifle). I neck shot one last fall and it dern near took its head off. I'll stick with my 257 for deer and antilope, use the 270 for Elk.
Anyway, I'm highly impressed with the New FN Model 70. I haven't heard or seen anyone report any differant on their FNs.
I have several Winchesters, pre & post 64s.
I got a New FN Model 70 Featherweight 270 Win.(Limited Edition) about two years ago.
In my opinion, its the best Model 70 to come down the pike.
When I got mine, I threw some loads together to mount the scope and then planned on working up some loads.
I stuffed 150 grn Hornady's into Winchester cases with 50 grns of 4350 and mounted/sighted in the scope. 2883 fps out of my rifle.
I lucked out big time, that load is outstanding in my Featherweight. I tried other loadings but keep coming back to the above load. It even out shoots Bergers (but, this is my hunting rifle, I didn't try Bergers at long range).
The trigger is easily adjustable but I haven't had to fool with mine. The action is smooth but tight. Good fitting all around.
The stock was the selling point when I picked this rifle out of the pile. The wood is about as close as I could find to match my Post 64 Featherweight in 257 Roberts.
I'll set this rifle back for Elk hunting, I'm not impressed with the above load for deer (Load, not rifle). I neck shot one last fall and it dern near took its head off. I'll stick with my 257 for deer and antilope, use the 270 for Elk.
Anyway, I'm highly impressed with the New FN Model 70. I haven't heard or seen anyone report any differant on their FNs.
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Its good to hear that the new winchesters seem to be a solid rifle. I'm seriously considering selling my LR-308 and picking up one of the new Stealths (got bit by the bolt action bug).
Its good to hear that the new winchesters seem to be a solid rifle. I'm seriously considering selling my LR-308 and picking up one of the new Stealths (got bit by the bolt action bug).
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Yeah, I read that article... but I can't remember the last time when I've read a negative gun review in a magazine.
Yeah, I read that article... but I can't remember the last time when I've read a negative gun review in a magazine.
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If the M70 Stealth were the same price as a Rem 700 SPS, I'd have gotten that. You could probably compare it to a 700P. The M70 action is super smooth, and I like the CRF. I'd definitely consider it as a base for a build.
If the M70 Stealth were the same price as a Rem 700 SPS, I'd have gotten that. You could probably compare it to a 700P. The M70 action is super smooth, and I like the CRF. I'd definitely consider it as a base for a build.
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