Winchester M70
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The rifle was made in 1947, my dad purchased it at an estate auction so I have no idea of its history. I tried to find out who might have made the stock, but had no luck. I took it out of the stock once to see if I could find any kind of a makers mark, but there is nothing. The rifle fits soooo tight I didn't think I'd get it back in the stock!! If anyone can provide me with any info I'd appreciate it! I'm right handed and have been tempted to change out the stock and the optic, but I've always decided to leave it alone.
Stop. I can only drool so much. And my wife will kill me if I try to buy another Winny.
Serious question;
With LR shooting and hunting the rage, why is Winchester/FN dragging their feet and not bringing back the SPR line in 6.5 or 6mm? In sure some of us would buy one if they came out.
With LR shooting and hunting the rage, why is Winchester/FN dragging their feet and not bringing back the SPR line in 6.5 or 6mm? In sure some of us would buy one if they came out.
When I got it many years ago it was a Palma gun, built by Larry Racine. I got it in an estate sale. It wasn't at that time able to shoot up to the former owners High Master ability, but it still could shoot good enough for Expert scores. I don't shoot it XTC anymore, hell I hardly shoot at all since I started coaching my Confederate Grandson. I rebarreled it to 6.5 Creedmoor. I might just scope it and try some midrange. With the kid shooting my mouse gun I just shoot the M1-A until...
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Because the people at Winchester are fucking morons and it’s astounding they are owned by the same company as Browning because Browning releases tons of new X-Bolt models every year.
Lol. It’s so damn sad but true.
I wouldn’t own an Xbolt. They seem overpriced for what you can get from other companies
My Dad likes them, the bolt lock, light weight and 60 degree throw are some of the selling points for him.
Clone #2 begins accuracy testing b4 unertl...
Unertl cometh soon to #2.
Clone 1 is back in shop for stock swap to low comb straight stock.
Unertl cometh soon to #2.
Clone 1 is back in shop for stock swap to low comb straight stock.
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I think I actually got better accuracy with my irons before I mounted the Unertl.
Granted it was only 100 yards to sight the irons in and it was an exceptional box of Creedmoor 167 Lapua that none has so far been able to match but I was stacking bullets with the irons.
Shot irons today on the M1A and I really need to get some glasses to sharpen my FSP. Still shot good but the fluffy front sight bothers me.
Granted it was only 100 yards to sight the irons in and it was an exceptional box of Creedmoor 167 Lapua that none has so far been able to match but I was stacking bullets with the irons.
Shot irons today on the M1A and I really need to get some glasses to sharpen my FSP. Still shot good but the fluffy front sight bothers me.
This gentleman used to have Unertl parts.
Might still if he is this side of earth…
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Try @RTH1800 also.
Might still if he is this side of earth…
[email protected]
Try @RTH1800 also.
Tried EBay.
A vigilant hunt there may turn something up.
Aaron did have a store there.
I'll try to remember to give it a look.
A vigilant hunt there may turn something up.
Aaron did have a store there.
I'll try to remember to give it a look.
sorry about the late reply, but that is really nice!
I have a Larry Racine M70 Classic XTC build in 6.5x55, he does really nice work.
So when you're at home recovering from rotator cuff surgery and spend way too much time on gunbroker, things happen. 1957 vintage chambered in 30-06. Just picked it up today.
Solid choice, once you get back to shooting let us know how she does.
Unfortunately not. Probably won't be able to shoot it until spring.
Absolutely love this thread. Hopefully I didn't find it too late to ask a few questions. When I started reading this last year, I started shopping at the same time. I'm hoping to put together a '66 sniper clone-ish. I have most of the parts in hand or on the way. My issue is my local gunsmith I had lined up is booked solid for the forseeable future. So I'm here. Hoping for input on where to send my project. I know good gunsmith are busy. But he wouldn't even guess as to when he's available. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping to handle the stock work myself.
Thanks for any input. Dcl
Thanks for any input. Dcl
