Winchester mod 70 XTR info pls.

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Hello all,


A friend of mine asked me to sell his Winchester. I have done a little research trying to find out what i should price it at. I ran the serial number, has a G to start off, if i run just the number i get 1979, does this sound right? Also what does the XTR stand for? I have not been able to come up with an answer for this model. Any help you can give would be most appreciated. Thanks all, and its a 30-06 cal.

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the XTR's are neither as desirable as the older (pre-1964) or the newer "Classic" (post 92 or 93) model 70's.

they are completely functional and serviceable rifles though. Value of a clean one would be $400-550 with no scope
 
Winchester Model 70 XTR

The Winchester Model 70 XTR was the "bread & butter" Model 70 in the post '64 era. Typically, a Model 70 XTR in .30-06 came with a 24" barrel with sites. The XTR suffix was dropped in 1989. I agree with the statement above that they are not as desireable Model 70 as others former & later. That however does not mean they are not a great value for the money. I've had a couple of Model 70 XTR's. One formerly in .270 and currently still have one in .30-06. Bought this rifle alone at a gunshow for $350 a few years back. Added one piece base, rings & scope. Shoot's honest sub 1" 3-shot groups at 100 yards with 150's & 165's.

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I don't think Winchester ever said exactly what XTR stood for...if it's even an acronym. But they used it to denote somewhat fancier models. They also made XTR '94's, which featured rather nice checkered walnut stocks. I think XTR was meant to suggest the word "eXTRa".
 
came across this thread. Im been talking to a guy whos looking to sell me his XTR 300 win mag. I asked how old it is but havent heard back yet. So, if its anything newer then 1994, then i know he's lying?
 
Holy, old thread resurection Batman!

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came across this thread. Im been talking to a guy whos looking to sell me his XTR 300 win mag. I asked how old it is but havent heard back yet. So, if its anything newer then 1994, then i know he's lying?
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If it's in decent shape & a good price it likely will be a good shooter.

My former hunting partner had one in .300 Win Mag that would shoot touching 3 shot groups at 100 yards with a reload of 70 gr IMR 4350 behind a decent 180 gr JSP bullet.

BTW, I still have my XTR .30-06 as pictured above. Despite since acquiring a couple real nice pre 64 Model 70's I still can't bring myself to part with it.

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"...exactly what XTR stood for..." It's a marketing thing, just like 'tactical' or 'LEO' or 'Police'. Same rifle with different finishes. The XTR came with a bit better stock finish and cut checkering vs the standard M70. Mind you, there were different XTR's too.
"...would be $400-550..." Suspect that may be a bit light or a wholesale value.
"...pre 64 Model 70's..." Those are a totally different 'kettle of fish'. They have collector value. An XTR does not.
"...ran the serial number..." The year the rifle was made is all you'll ever get. Your buddy's rifle scoped? What scope?
 
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"...pre 64 Model 70's..." Those are a totally different 'kettle of fish'. They have collector value. An XTR does not.
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Agreed. No "collector" value.

But if an XTR "shoots" then it has 'keeper' value just the same.

Hence, my dilemma with mine in .30-06 Spr...lol...

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