My Grandfathers Model 70

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I recently was given my grandfathers Winchester Model 70 30-6 Pre war! It has been keept in great shape no rust or pitting on it. I am super excited to go hunting with it. From what i have been told it had taken down many a deer and bear. Does anyone here know where I can get bulk ammo for a reasonable price for taget shooting. For hunting i will bite the bullet so to speak and get better ammo for the hunt!
 
First off, welcome to the site.....

Secondly, congratulations on inheriting a very fine rifle.... Glad to hear that you are continuing it's tradition.

.30-06 is a hard, if not impossible caliber to find bulk ammo for on the cheap..... If you really want to practice lots with the rifle I would suggest reloading as a hobby..... I recently started and it is very rewarding....
 
Awesome for you!! Firstly, do not alter the gun............EVER! Also, most people would suggest that you practice with the same ammo you are going to hunt with, as different ammo's often shoot to different points of aim. I ended up getting into reloading, and have not ever regretted it once. I bought a cheap Lee Challenger Breech lock press, some dies and odds and ends and started reloading. I bet I probably spent about $250 to get started. It is like following a desert recipe. It is NOT hard to do at all. (I am not remotely handy, yet make excellent ammunition)
Surplus .30-06 ammo dried up about 25 years ago. You now own "The RIFLEMAN'S RIFLE". Respect the history and provenance of the gun, and it will still be knocking down animals 100 years from now.
If it has a steel buttpate, slip-on recoil pads are allowed �� but take it off between shooting to avoid marring the wood underneath it. I've seen lots of stocks with faded finish that I know was caused by those pads being left on for years.
 
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Thanks guys for the replys! THe only thing i will do is put a scope on it.(the mounts are already on it form my grandfather). So where can i get a starter reloading kit and roughly how much will it cost?
 
You can get a lee classic kit for about $150.... Then a set of dies, brass, powder and bullets.... All in you are looking at about $300 to get you started.....

You can also apply for and get access to the equipment exchange here and if you are patient, you may be able to get what you need cheaper.....
 
Congrats, thats a gun I'd love to get one day, you have received some good advice from the above posts already. Try to shoot what you will hunt with as all brands of cartridges shoot a little bit differently. Put a nice decent quality scope on it and it should last you a lifetime as well,and Welcome aboard!
 
Mention pre 64 Model 70's and they are a cheerful bunch.

Join the EE .....aka...........equipment exchange and snoop around.
Gun shows at your area?
I also urge you to get into reloading.
Bit of an investment, but once yer in, yer in.
It's not like yer tossing $$ out the window.
If reloading taint fer you, well you can always sell yer gear.
Don't furgit, join the EE.

Welcome to Gummutters...............:wave:

Oh,.................:needPics:
 
hometownhero said:
We need pix!!

Cheap ammo reloading is the only way. May I suggest 57gr of h or imr 4350 and 165gr bullets. A match made in heaven right there.
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I'd agree and suggest that you use Nosler Partitions since you live in the land of the swamp donkey. You can probably get Remington bulk bullets to load up for practice ammo.

Congrats
 
Welcome to the sight. You have inherited a very good rifle, your Grandfather had excellent taste. I would also suggest you get into reloading to cut down ammo costs, very rewarding and interesting hobby.
 
All of the responses above are right on and welcome to the site. I have inherited my grandfathers 256 Newton which I have hunted with every year for a long time now and there is nothing that equals the satisfaction of carrying on the family traditions. Every time I harvest a deer, moose or bear I think fondly of my grandpa and one day your grandchild will do the same.
 
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