Verdict on reintroduced Win M70?

I had one that I picked up in a trade. The action cycled well, no problems. Never used or fired it and ended up trading it off again, but the fellow that bought it reported 1 inch +/- groupings with factory ammo.
 
I read some reviews on WSS website and sporter model got realy bad review. I'm not sure if old or reintroduced model was reviewed but that was enough suspicion for me to wait more. By the way is possible to install iron sights on M70?
 
There's a fair amount of reveiws on US forums. Generally good. The new trigger,which is shared with the new Browning, is much easier to manufacture right. A well set up,not that easy to do,old M-70 trigger is the best for a hunting rifle out there.
 
Well, I really like my featherweight. Nice trigger, nice fit and finish and nice wood for the price. As for accuracy, it's quite sufficient for hunting. I only shot it off the bench to sight in, but I am quite confident in it's ability as long as I do my part. This was from the first day of my hunting season this year, at least some proof:)
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downwindtracker2 said:
There's a fair amount of reveiws on US forums. Generally good. The new trigger,which is shared with the new Browning, is much easier to manufacture right. A well set up,not that easy to do,old M-70 trigger is the best for a hunting rifle out there.
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This is the first time i heard the trigger on the model 70 being the same as on the browning.
 
Don't own any Winchesters, 'cept for lever guns, but handled a new M70 a few months ago at WSS. Also had a good look at the X-Bolt at the same time and to me the X-Bolt beat the 70 hands down in fit, finish, general feel and balance. Didn't like the pistol grip of the Win's stock - too thick for me, felt like the barrel of a baseball bat. Just wasn't the quality of the Browning, but that's just my .02 cents worth
 
Just bought a new 270 Featherweight, barrel is well centered, action is very smooth fit and finish is very good. I own a bunch of Mod. 70s.
 
Just purchased my second one. First one was the 2008 featherweight in 270.

Been waiting almost a year but just got my 338 supergrade on the weekend.

What's not to like?
 
Machining is better than on the New Haven models. New receiver thread size eliminates the interupted thread found on all post-64 models (except wssm actions). I like the new trigger well enough.
The bottom metal is despicable on the standard grades. I have not looked at a super grade. Hope it's better.
I think they could have gone ahead and made a one piece bolt but, all in all, I think they are a decent rifle and well priced. Regards, Bill.
 
Its hard to buy one knowing they shut down there plant in the USA to break the
union, they were all working under the (IAM) collective agreement,

not sure where there building them now im assuming japan,

will not find a new one in my gun safe

Local 955
 
bigguner@hotmail.com said:
Its hard to buy one knowing they shut down there plant in the USA to break the
union, they were all working under the (IAM) collective agreement,

not sure where there building them now im assuming japan,

will not find a new one in my gun safe

Local 955
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They are made in the good old USA by American workers.They shut down the plant because the machinery was worn out and oudated,plus the union held out to try and keep their old(expired) contract.Now they are out of work.So sad. You could always buy a SKS. Mur
 
bigguner@hotmail.com said:
Its hard to buy one knowing they shut down there plant in the USA to break the
union, they were all working under the (IAM) collective agreement,

not sure where there building them now im assuming japan,

will not find a new one in my gun safe

Local 955
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For what it's worth, that plant had been causing FN serious headaches, in terms of both old equipment and an ornery staff that wasn't keeping the QC issues in check. The rifles were becoming known as the later-era Fender bass of the firearms world, and that's just not on for such a storied rifle.

They're now building the rifles at the same factory that makes their military-bound arms, if the press on these thigns is to be believed.

Personally, the words 'made in USA' mean nothing to me, but having human hands on my rifle as it's being built means a lot. And my m70 is pretty sweet.
 
Joep17 said:
Just purchased my second one. First one was the 2008 featherweight in 270.

Been waiting almost a year but just got my 338 supergrade on the weekend.

What's not to like?
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Don't buy ONE :eek:

:runaway:

Buy TWO of them! :D Here's a guy who knows where I'm coming from.... :)

My buddy on this board bought an M70 Extreme SS in .308 and it grouped into 3/4" right off the get go. :D I loved the QC from my batch of 1979, 1995, and 2002 made Post-64 Winnies. The new FN company stepped things up a bit. I loved it so much... He re-kindled my desire for another (that brings it up to... damn... I lost count) Model 70 Stealth.

So I bought a 2010 Production Stealth in .308 from Bashaw Sports in Alberta in Sep 2010. Am I ever pleased. And for any of you who thinks I'm favoring the Model 70, for the record I have THREE Remmy M700's right here. And I'm even fondling my .223 M700 with 18.5" barrel.

My 2010 Stealth prints into 3/4" with the factory rigid thermoplastic bedding (I'll re-bed with Devcon ;) ) and my handloads. Frankly, my bench techniques suck and they will continue to suck because I don't compete sitting on a chair. I'm not that lucky (yet). :p

More rifle manufacturers are a good sign for us gun-owners these days! :D

:cheers:

Barney :ar15:
 
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