Win 70 SS

[acts238]

ive been working on a Win 70 SS first time I got to inspect one up close & without stock on & it looks to be well built -steel mag tapered into receiver -steel trigger gaurd- Huge recoil lug & flat area on reciever just behind it, does any one know the barrel twist rate of 300 WM m70's or where to find them? any one using a model 70 thoughts & or comments appreciated, other than trigger system,which seems to work fine - looks like one of most durable rifle Ive seen

 

[treebasher]

Re: Win 70 SS

I couldn't agree with you more.

The Model 70 has the following design features that I feel make it superior to the Model 700:
<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*] Controlled Round Feed[*] Blade ejector[*] Flat bottom receiver[*] Integral recoil lug[*] Coned breaching[*] On the newer CRF actions both of the bolt lug raceways are blocked when in battery. Helps keep gasses out of your face in the event of a case failure.[*] Left gas block serves as contact point for bolt stop instead of the bolt lug.[*] Three position safety[*] Reliable two lever open trigger (The newest models are now coming with a three lever design)[*] Bolt handle won't break loose like a Remmy. It isn't soldered straight to the outside of the bolt body.[*] Well finished and machined. (except for the post 64's made in the 70's)[/list]

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=129397&Number=1413143

 

[treebasher]

Re: Win 70 SS

PS: The barrel should be a 1 in 10" twist rate.

 

[acts238]

Re: Win 70 SS

one question for 70 user's on bolt opposite of the exstracter is a peice of meatal held on by a stainless metal band , its a little loose , what is this & what does it do ? it stays on opposite side of ecstracter ,..

 

[acts238]

Re: Win 70 SS

one question for 70 user's on bolt opposite of the exstracter is a peice of meatal held on by a stainless metal band , its a little loose , what is this & what does it do ? it stays on opposite side of ecstracter ,..

 

[treebasher]

Re: Win 70 SS

It is a bolt raceway plug/block and it keeps the gasses out of your face during a case failure and also serves as a contact point between the bolt stop and the bolt lug.

 

[acts238]

Re: Win 70 SS

how loose shoud it be this one is pretty loose, & is there a way to tighten it, or is it just loose when bolt isnt in receiver?

 

[treebasher]

Re: Win 70 SS

That is perfectly normal, don't worry about it.

 

[acts238]

Re: Win 70 SS

one last question does any one have one for sale in 300wm? Mikey likes it!

 

[bignada]

Re: Win 70 SS

Basher,

The push feed of the early 70s are quality products. CRF is nice for many reasons, but the pushfeed is more easily gunsmithed than the CRF; no extractor cut-out and taper, no bolt cone. Extractor is very robust on the PF and the ejector pin w/spring is foolproof.

I have both action types and find the CRF to be capable of more quiet manipulation and prefer the much better control over ejection; bang the bolt back for long dispersion or just bump it and case will land at your feet.

Winchester 70 safety design actually blocks the firing pin, unlike the Rem 700 non-safe safety which only locks the trigger.

Only the Sako TRG/M995 has a faster bolt takedown. No special tools which the Rem and its cousins require. Integral recoil lug is a great plus for the switchbarrel shooter. Very easy to switchbarrel a PF, unless the CRF ejector slot lines up just right...

 

[treebasher]

Re: Win 70 SS

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bignada</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Basher,

The push feed of the early 70s are quality products. CRF is nice for many reasons, but the pushfeed is more easily gunsmithed than the CRF; no extractor cut-out and taper, no bolt cone. Extractor is very robust on the PF and the ejector pin w/spring is foolproof.

I have both action types and find the CRF to be capable of more quiet manipulation and prefer the much better control over ejection; bang the bolt back for long dispersion or just bump it and case will land at your feet.

Winchester 70 safety design actually blocks the firing pin, unlike the Rem 700 non-safe safety which only locks the trigger.

Only the Sako TRG/M995 has a faster bolt takedown. No special tools which the Rem and its cousins require. Integral recoil lug is a great plus for the switchbarrel shooter. Very easy to switchbarrel a PF, unless the CRF ejector slot lines up just right...</div></div>

Fine points that I will have to add to my list!

 

[treebasher]

Re: Win 70 SS

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bignada</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Winchester 70 safety design actually blocks the firing pin, unlike the Rem 700 non-safe safety which only locks the trigger.</div></div>

This is the exact reason I have traded off my Model 700's...