Choosing A .308! Need Advice!

this gun will mostly be used for hunting game in british columbia. currently thinking about the model 70 feather weight
 
The Rookie said:
this gun will mostly be used for hunting game in british columbia. currently thinking about the model 70 feather weight
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As others have already pointed out, you should take the time to visit your local gun shop and handle some of the various makes and models available to you ( if you
haven't already done so that is ). This will give you the opportunity to appreciate some of the subtle nuances of each manufacturer and it also gives you the chance
to determine which rifle "fits" you best personally. We are all built a little differently and rifle manufacturers will generally aim for an average body type. Once you've
handled a few and worked the actions, you'll have a better idea what is best suited to you. And you should bring along the type of jacket you are most likely to be
wearing when you are out in the field.
 
the gun will be used mostly for hunting game in BC, im thinking iof getting a winchester model 70 featherweight
 
The Rookie said:
the gun will be used mostly for hunting game in BC, im thinking iof getting a winchester model 70 featherweight
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Dude, you're starting to repeat yourself. :)
I've noticed your ad on the Equipment Exchange and considering how vague your ad is, I think you need to be a little more educated about the history of
Winchester rifles - the Model 70's included. Now, I am by no means an expert on Winchester rifles ( and hopefully those that are will chime in and add their
knowledge at this point ), but as I understand it there are three distinct era's of Winchester rifles that you should be aware of: the pre-64 Winchesters, the
post-64 to buy-out Winchesters and the post-buy-out Winchesters. As I understand it, pre-64 and post-buy-out Winchester Model 70 rifles are the Control Round
Feed (CRF) type rifles, while the post-64 to buy-out Model 70s are not. In short, if you are looking to buy a used Model 70 Winchester you might want to do your
homework first and maybe seek the opinion of some of the more knowledgeable members on this site.;)
 
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SuperCub said:
... or a Remington Model Seven CDL. Topped with a VX2 2x7, it would be perfect for most hunting.
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Good advice, they are beautiful guns, light to carry and well made. They aren't cheap but that is the problem with the current market, we've all gotten so used to cheap "econo rifles" that we don't want to pay for quality.

Another good choice would be the Tikka T3 with wood stock, altho all plastic mag and floorplate.
 
The Rookie said:
the gun will be used mostly for hunting game in BC, im thinking iof getting a winchester model 70 featherweight
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You'll be happy. A proper rifle with a great history, balances nicely, handles nicely, shoots nicely. Controlled round feed, available in stainless (a good idea for those of us in BC / near the mountains), and lots of optics mounts etc etc etc. It is a rifle you'll be proud to own 50 years.
 
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You got it mostly right...win reintroduced CRF at some point before they went under.

They had issues with their rifles for a few years after '64 but then they got their act together.

Also the last year of production quality suffered a bit.
 
You could do much worse than a new M-70 Featherweight, but if it was me I'd get it in .30/06 instead of .308. Most folks will say there's not much difference, but IMHO, the difference there is, gives the '06 the edge. Check out Montana Rifles and the Kimber Montana as well. If you're looking for something lighter, the Forbes is getting lots of attention lately.
 
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