Do you have to buy an older rifle to get good quality??

[Bowie]

The trigger is as perfect as any factory rifle I've handled.
ZERO creep. ZERO uptake. ZERO over pull and adjustable to under 3lbs... It's the perfect hunting trigger.

Show me you own one, or lose all credibility.

Have you considered that this might be the reason he doesn't own one? (If he indeed doesn't)

 

[BigUglyMan]

The trigger is as perfect as any factory rifle I've handled.
ZERO creep. ZERO uptake. ZERO over pull and adjustable to under 3lbs... It's the perfect hunting trigger.

Show me you own one, or lose all credibility.

I don't own an FN Winchester at present, nor have I. I do have a couple of Pre-64 and a Classic. I just prefer the older trigger design for it's simplicity, ruggedness and adjustability.

I'm not concerned about my credibility.

 

[tomjones]

Have you considered that this might be the reason he doesn't own one? (If he indeed doesn't)

I don't own an FN Winchester at present, nor have I. I do have a couple of Pre-64 and a Classic. I just prefer the older trigger design for it's simplicity, ruggedness and adjustability.

I'm not concerned about my credibility.

Fair enough. I was drinking and perhaps a little too passionate.

 

[gtrussell]

Nor should you be.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Fair enough. I was drinking and perhaps a little too passionate.

No worries. At least you're not trying to tell us that PF is better than CRF!

 

[cam1936]

No worries. At least you're not trying to tell us that PF is better than CRF!

Amen!

 

[track]

No worries. At least you're not trying to tell us that PF is better than CRF!

But PF are better.

 

[cam1936]

But PF are better.

I was going to write: calling track in 3...2...1

 

[track]

I was going to write: calling track in 3...2...1

Maybe the OP would be interested in the following push feed, the most expensive gun in the world out of Sweden.........VO Vapen $825,000.00. n

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

That un-sighted slab can't compare to Peter Hofer's work, even though it has lovely wood.
I give you.... The Hummingbird. A 2.2 lb double rifle in .22 Hornet that for less than 1/4
of the price of the Swede unit, is a true work of art.

Look up Peter Hofer Jagdwaffen if you want supreme quality rifles.

 

[Magellann]

I am interested in buying either a Winchester model 70 or Remington model 700 in .308. I have read that there are a lot of quality issues, both with function and with quality of steel on present day rifles... so my question is, do I have to buy a rifle from the 1970's to get a good quality one in either of these 2 rifles mentioned? I don't mind paying a bit more for a specific model of these 2 if the quality is equal to one from back in the day...

I'd avoid the 70's to 90's M70 unless it was a great buy. Like already mentioned the new ones are among the best ever. Although I wouldn't turn down a nice pre 64 either if the price was right.

 

[Mike Webb]

There are a few exceptions but quality-wise, older is generally better. Avoid early post 64 manufacture Winchester model 70's and the later 1960's production Remington 700's are not that desirable with their impressed checkering. Sako. Brno, Husqvarna and FN(Browning) all made fine rifles from the 50's thru the 70's. Personally I like the older Model 70 triggers, everything is exposed and you can see what is happening and why when you make adjustments.

 

[ciphery]

Here's my FN Model 70.
Take a good look at that rifle and tell me it's not as perfect as you can buy for under $1000.

That's a beauty piece of wood there.....way nicer than my 96ish M70 Classic 65x55 Featherweight. I have a couple small knots and waves but WOW yours is nice.
As for my trigger it is an old style but it is also very tight,light and short, I can't complain one bit.