Winchester 70 DBM models
- Thread starter Joel
- Start date
- Location
- Rockland, ON
I have one, err had one that is now in my eldest son’s hands, in 30-06. It was a XTR Sporter ‘93/94 production push feed action. A very nice solid build, great blueing and an accurate shooter. The DBM system works great, the magazine is all steel and always fed reliably. I like DBM rifles and was happy to get a Model 70 with one. Finding and buying a spare magazine is a long and expensive experience. I guess most Model 70 buyers are not DBM fans as they only lasted a few years. 
- Location
- Western Manitoba
I would be one of them - years ago, I had a DBM fall out of the 30-06 rifle (a Parker Hale rifle, not a Win M70) while taking a shot - also had buddies who "forgot" their "clip" when picked up to go deer hunting - so I preferred the hinged floor plates - nothing to loose or forget - as easy to load as the DBM and very quick to unload the rifle into one's hand. To each their own, I suspect. I do not intend to change what another person thinks - not likely that anyone could change my mind about it, either.
Many years ago, we found a loaded DBM laying on a snowy trail in the bush - either someone dropped their "spare" or it fell out of their rifle - we never did see another person out there that day. It was full of 308 Win cartridges, I think. I do not remember what brand of magazine that was. Months later, my Dad finally discovered who that magazine belonged to, and returned it to him.
Ha . Many years ago , I found a loaded Parker Hale mag in 30/06 laying on a cutline . I gave it to a buddy who happened to have a 1200 chambered in 270 . Like you , and for the same reasons , I prefer a hinged or fixed floor plate on my hunting rifles . It's not an absolute , I do own a few detachable mag equipped rifles , notably a Parker Hale Lee Enfield No4 sporter which is bullet proof and isn't included in this conversation , but I just prefer fixed or hinged floor plate models .
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Mag springs suck. I replaced mine with an MDT spring after the solder let go on the original roll up version. The bottom metal is not very robust and is similar to pot metal. That said I really like the detach mag Win 70 factory configuration. I wish they would bring it back with quality parts and the flush fit mags.
Well what the heck.
Picked one up, at least as a placeholder until I find another Model 70 in that chambering. 270 Win, push feed, synthetic stock, with folding rear sight. Near new condition, 30 rounds through it.
Can happily hunt that and start building up components til a stainless classic comes along some day.
Picked one up, at least as a placeholder until I find another Model 70 in that chambering. 270 Win, push feed, synthetic stock, with folding rear sight. Near new condition, 30 rounds through it.
Can happily hunt that and start building up components til a stainless classic comes along some day.
