FN Winchester Model 70 South Carolina v. Portugal

That is right. The thickness of the metal ahead of the groove to the boltface. The whole issue, to me, is the amount of primary extraction
 
Leeper said:
That is right. The thickness of the metal ahead of the groove to the boltface. The whole issue, to me, is the amount of primary extraction
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Thank You Leeper ! I wonder if I look at a New Extreme Weather and then pull out the calipers and start to measure the salesman is going to wonder what’s up with this guy Lol
Leavenworth
 
Lots of good information here. Are there any dealers out there who seem to carry more Winchester stock? Looking at a M-70 featherweight in 7mm-08.....unless someone can convince me otherwise!
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SuperCub said:
American Pickers/collectible has nothing to do with it. It's a form of protectionism. "Made in America" = more jobs for Americans.

We would be far better off if we could produce more of our own goods here in Canada as well.
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Big fat X2 on that! We should be making much more of our own goods & not be flogging off our raw resources to other countries.
 
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Irunguns has a healthy supply. Not the particular caliber you're looking for but I think they could source it for you.

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Lots of good information here. Are there any dealers out there who seem to carry more Winchester stock? Looking at a M-70 featherweight in 7mm-08.....unless someone can convince me otherwise!
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sm said:
Lots of good information here. Are there any dealers out there who seem to carry more Winchester stock? Looking at a M-70 featherweight in 7mm-08.....unless someone can convince me otherwise!
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Epps had some last I looked.

After owning one, I definitely can't say "don't do it"
 
Leeper said:
I don't know where the parts are being made at this time but I think BACO is still doing the marketing. I am not a retailer. This issue is the distance between the claw of the extractor and the bolt face. This distance is determined by the location of the groove. The bolts of the rifles I have seen were machined incorrectly; that's all. Measure the distance from the front of the groove to the bolt face with calipers. Distance should be from .070 to .075
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I know I’m getting back late to this issue but I guess I really don’t understand how to measure it ! If anyone on here has an Model 70 SS Extreme Weather and could take a picture of exactly how to measure it ,maybe a picture of it being measured with the reading would be awesome . Maybe let me know what your claw / extractor measured and if you had any problems with it . I know I’m asking a lot but would really like to see it .
Thanks Leavenworth
 
Leavenworth said:
I know I’m getting back late to this issue but I guess I really don’t understand how to measure it ! If anyone on here has an Model 70 SS Extreme Weather and could take a picture of exactly how to measure it ,maybe a picture of it being measured with the reading would be awesome . Maybe let me know what your claw / extractor measured and if you had any problems with it . I know I’m asking a lot but would really like to see it .
Thanks Leavenworth
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Jeezus Chr!$t man,double down on your meds and then pass the bottle to me...you're stressing me out here! ;)
 
Sun_and_Steel_77 said:
Jeezus Chr!$t man,double down on your meds and then pass the bottle to me...you're stressing me out here! ;)
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. Sorry your getting stressed out over this ! But there was a problem identified with the bolt face / claw . A measurement/ tolerance was given and it would be good for me to see it measured as I do not really understand the exact way to measure it . Maybe someone on here who owns an Extreme Weather could post a picture with the measurement .
Arctic Lake
 
Leavenworth said:
. Sorry your getting stressed out over this ! But there was a problem identified with the bolt face / claw . A measurement/ tolerance was given and it would be good for me to see it measured as I do not really understand the exact way to measure it . Maybe someone on here who owns an Extreme Weather could post a picture with the measurement .
Arctic Lake
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If the issue that Leeper speaks of is causing you stress then skip the M70 EW all together and grab a Ruger M77 Mk II SS off the EE for half the price and enjoy a rifle that will never let you down. I have owned many examples of both Winchesters and Rugers and with a bit of trigger-work the Ruger is every bit the equal of a post-64 CRF M70 in all categories of function and pretty damn close aesthetically. Much gets made about B&C stocks on those EWs but at the end of the day they are still simply B&C's...they ain't no Mcmillan.
I have to pinch myself when I see Stainless MK II's going for 650-700$ on the EE. So much rifle for the price!

Stainless Hawkeyes are good rifles as well but until they're broken-in they are grittier to cycle with the matte-finish.
 
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Sun_and_Steel_77 said:
If the issue that Leeper speaks of is causing you stress then skip the M70 EW all together and grab a Ruger M77 Mk II SS off the EE for half the price and enjoy a rifle that will never let you down. I have owned many examples of both Winchesters and Rugers and with a bit of trigger-work the Ruger is every bit the equal of a post-64 CRF M70 in all categories of function and pretty damn close aesthetically. Much gets made about B&C stocks on those EWs but at the end of the day they are still simply B&C's...they ain't no Mcmillan.
I have to pinch myself when I see Stainless MK II's going for 650-700$ on the EE. So much rifle for the price!

Stainless Hawkeyes are good rifles as well but until they're broken-in they are grittier to cycle with the matte-finish.
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Thanks for the detailed reply Sun and Steel !
Leavenworth
 
Ive got a a m70 alaskin from the portigual factory. Its my nicest rifle by far. If your looking for specs measurments etc.. Check the browning/winchester website. They keep dwtailed info on all new and discontinued models. They even have a canadian flyer.
 
Ribstaylor said:
Ive got a a m70 alaskin from the portigual factory. Its my nicest rifle by far. If your looking for specs measurments etc.. Check the browning/winchester website. They keep dwtailed info on all new and discontinued models. They even have a canadian flyer.
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Thanks for your reply Ribstaylor ! I will the site out . It is frustrating for me as when I want to know something I want to know it .
Leavenworth
 
Leeper said:
I don't know where the parts are being made at this time but I think BACO is still doing the marketing. I am not a retailer. This issue is the distance between the claw of the extractor and the bolt face. This distance is determined by the location of the groove. The bolts of the rifles I have seen were machined incorrectly; that's all. Measure the distance from the front of the groove to the bolt face with calipers. Distance should be from .070 to .075
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As you can see in Leepers post he explains the problem and you fellas that are savvy to bolt terminology will understand what he is describing , I am not really getting it . I’m not stressed about it but want to understand it to know where to measure !
Leavenworth
 
Leavenworth said:
Thanks for your reply Ribstaylor ! I will the site out . It is frustrating for me as when I want to know something I want to know it .
Leavenworth
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I'm big on Browning and Winchester. Them having a flyer for Canada is a big plus and a major reason I started buying their products. And everything I've gotten from them has been quality. They even have an app that has the flyers if it's easier to do it on your phone.

Edit:I'm also a big fan of CZ rifles and for their price will all ways recommend them as a good buy.
 
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Sun_and_Steel_77 said:
If the issue that Leeper speaks of is causing you stress then skip the M70 EW all together and grab a Ruger M77 Mk II SS off the EE for half the price and enjoy a rifle that will never let you down. I have owned many examples of both Winchesters and Rugers and with a bit of trigger-work the Ruger is every bit the equal of a post-64 CRF M70 in all categories of function and pretty damn close aesthetically. Much gets made about B&C stocks on those EWs but at the end of the day they are still simply B&C's...they ain't no Mcmillan.
I have to pinch myself when I see Stainless MK II's going for 650-700$ on the EE. So much rifle for the price!

Stainless Hawkeyes are good rifles as well but until they're broken-in they are grittier to cycle with the matte-finish.
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If I-have it right the Hawkeye is the later version of the Ruger Mark 11 .The Hawkeye began production in 2006 ??
Leavenworth
 
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