Hey everyone. I did some searching with very little in the way of results.
Recently, a basically new Winchester 70 VHB Varmint popped up on the local sale group. It’s a 26”, 1:12 twist Wilson barreled 308 in an HS Precision stock, which has an aluminum bedding block.
My understanding is that these were made in the mid 90’s. It still has the tags hanging on it.
Does anyone here have any experience with these rifles? I currently own no 308 rifle, just 6.5 CM, 223 and 22lr. I’ve wanted a 308 since I became interested in the long range shooting scene back in high school (think early 2000’s). However, most modern 308 rifles just don’t do anything for me that my other rifles already provide. I like the idea of a classic 308 just for shooting steel and maybe lending to friends on range days here and there. I wasn’t actively searching for a 308, but this one really caught my eye and is for sale about half an hour away.
The owner had the rifle sent off for a custom trigger job and a custom larger bolt knob, if that matters. He sighted it in with a handful of rounds and never shot it again. It’s been in the safe since.
I’m aware that the rifle won’t do anything that my 6.5 already can, but I like the idea of owning a 308, just to have one available.
Thanks in advance everyone.
Recently, a basically new Winchester 70 VHB Varmint popped up on the local sale group. It’s a 26”, 1:12 twist Wilson barreled 308 in an HS Precision stock, which has an aluminum bedding block.
My understanding is that these were made in the mid 90’s. It still has the tags hanging on it.
Does anyone here have any experience with these rifles? I currently own no 308 rifle, just 6.5 CM, 223 and 22lr. I’ve wanted a 308 since I became interested in the long range shooting scene back in high school (think early 2000’s). However, most modern 308 rifles just don’t do anything for me that my other rifles already provide. I like the idea of a classic 308 just for shooting steel and maybe lending to friends on range days here and there. I wasn’t actively searching for a 308, but this one really caught my eye and is for sale about half an hour away.
The owner had the rifle sent off for a custom trigger job and a custom larger bolt knob, if that matters. He sighted it in with a handful of rounds and never shot it again. It’s been in the safe since.
I’m aware that the rifle won’t do anything that my 6.5 already can, but I like the idea of owning a 308, just to have one available.
Thanks in advance everyone.
