Push feed Winchester Model 70?

[ranger1183]

I'm looking for technically savy opinions of the Winchester Model 70 post '64 push feed rifles. Besides not having crf extractors, were there any other serious problems with these actions? Would a used one in good condition be a decent low budget rifle?

 

[turbo54]

Re: Push feed Winchester Model 70?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ranger1183</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Would a used one in good condition be a decent low budget rifle? </div></div>

Yes, but the Savage is probably better. As you can skip the gunsmith.

The PF Win70s are perfectly fine actions.

 

[Al_Ski]

Re: Push feed Winchester Model 70?

Why would not having a CRF extractor constitute a serious issue?

I've been shooting a push feed 70 in F-TR for over six years without a problem.

 

[ranger1183]

Re: Push feed Winchester Model 70?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ranger1183</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Would a used one in good condition be a decent low budget rifle? </div></div>

Yes, but the Savage is probably better. As you can skip the gunsmith.

The PF Win70s are perfectly fine actions. </div></div>

There is a Savage also available, but I know absolutely nothing about Savage actions. The savage action is labeled as a "110" action and both rifles are chambered in my caliber of choice (300 WM). Suggestions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Al_Ski</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why would not having a CRF extractor constitute a serious issue?

I've been shooting a push feed 70 in F-TR for over six years without a problem. </div></div>

"Serious Issue" is poor word choice on my part. Just trying to placate the mauser extracter purists.

 

[kraigWY]

Re: Push feed Winchester Model 70?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">were there any other serious problems with these actions?</div></div>

None. There is nothing wrong with the post '64 Model 70 push feeds.

I don't even see anything wrong with the push feed system. I have five. My 300 WM 1000 yard traget rifle, a Vietnam era sniper clone, Featherweight in 257, 375 H&H, and the most accurate bolt gun I have, a 243 I built for my wife.

I have other Model 70s pre-64s and the new FN. I like them all, but if I would have to pick the best I'd vote for the FN Model 70s.

I don't have any USRA Model 70s so I can't tell you about them.

Looking for one more, a Model 70 action to put together a 260.

 

[turbo54]

Re: Push feed Winchester Model 70?

Nice thing about Savage is the modular nature of them. With $100 in tools, you can swap barrels yourself. A number of outfits sell pre-chambered barrels in dozens of cartridges ready to go. Also, starting with a 110, you can swap parts and run it in any configuration from 300WM down to 223.

Downside to the Savage, for many people, is the feel. They seem a bit cheap, though function is good.

For a budget BUILD, Savage wins. For a budget rifle to use as is, the Win70 is nicer.

 

[buffybuster]

Re: Push feed Winchester Model 70?

The PF M70's are fine actions but if you can find one of the CPF M70's, grab it. The Control Push Feeds have a fixed blade ejector, which I prefer.

My Win M70 preference list:
First Choice: CRF
Second Choice: CPF
Third Choice: PF

 

[lt willy]

Re: Push feed Winchester Model 70?

I have had for at least twelve years a Mod 70 push feed in the standard black composite stock and in stainless.
Took it to a good gunsmith and he did a bedding job and a trigger job for me.
Accurate as all hell, all day long always less than 1 moa with every factory round I have shot. And I am not the greatest shot to begin with.
Easy to take down for cleaning and as reliable as the sun.Superb hunting weapon, could not care less about rain cold or mud.