My first Winchester Model 70 is kinda fancy

[blackdeuce]

I have quite a few guns, but did not have a Model 70. My son thought I needed this one (now he's trying to talk me out of it).

It's a 1998 Shot Show limited edition. Approximately 300 made in 270 caliber. Control round feed. Fajen maple stock.

Pretty nice, I think.

 

[lihpster]

Very nice!

 

[pawncop]

That is a beautiful rifle. Good caliber too.

 

[TJm15.38]

That's a beauty in a classic caliber. The .270 Winchester is the perfect caliber for most all North American game. My old Ruger M77 Mk 1 in .270 is one of my favorites, but there's no comparison to the classic look of a Winchester Model 70.

 

[chief38]

I handled and shot a Winchester M70 for the first time about 10 years ago. I will say I was quite impressed with it and even thought long and hard about buying a well kept vintage model. So far I have not as at 71 I should be selling guns - not buying more! At least that is what my Wife tells me - lol.

 

[H Richard]

With that Maple stock I'm sure a considerable up charge on the price.

 

[blackdeuce]

With that Maple stock I'm sure a considerable up charge on the price.

Yeah, I certainly could have bought a M70 for less money. I paid $1400 for this one. I didn't think that was bad for what it is.

 

[blackdeuce]

Bought a 1981 Featherweight in 243 tonight. LNIB. It's nice, but doesn't have fancy wood like the maple gun.

 

[smitholdtimer]

I have a boreing "Model 70" story I'll tell some time but now I would like to add my compliments to you for the very attractive rifle that you own. The Pre 1964 has had the spotlight for many years in my neck of the woods but yours, refresingly seems to be of very high quality, as well! I wish someone would write a comparison for those old folks such as I to explain that the newer model 70 is as good quality as the pre 64s, thanks for your post!

 

[blackdeuce]

I have a boreing "Model 70" story I'll tell some time but now I would like to add my compliments to you for the very attractive rifle that you own. The Pre 1964 has had the spotlight for many years in my neck of the woods but yours, refresingly seems to be of very high quality, as well! I wish someone would write a comparison for those old folks such as I to explain that the newer model 70 is as good quality as the pre 64s, thanks for your post!

Thank you for the compliments. I'd love to hear your boring M70 story when you have time.

I know very little about Model 70s. My son knows a lot more, and my brother knows even more. My son found the maple gun and the featherweight that I purchased last night. The featherweight was a bid item. I was the only bidder at $749. I had told my son that I liked the featherweights, so when he found a LNIB example, I threw in a bid. It has all the paperwork, etc. The box has a price sticker from Sears & Roebuck. I think the 81 XTR is a good rifle.

 

[smitholdtimer]

I think you got a super deal if less than $1,000.00 for the featherweight + the caliber seems to dictate price, as well. I may post the story sometime later, congrats on both your M-70s.

 

[blackdeuce]

I think you got a super deal if less than $1,000.00 for the featherweight + the caliber seems to dictate price, as well. I may post the story sometime later, congrats on both your M-70s.

Picked up the 1981 XTR today. The gun literally looks new. It was surprising how much interest it received from the gun shop employees and a couple of customers. The bolt is still in the box.

My son pointed out that the box has both U.S. Repeating Arms and Olin printed on it. It was purchased at a Sears Roebuck in Del Rosa, CA.

 

[Mister Coffee]

@blackdeuce Beautiful stocks on that rifle, sir. Worth every penny.

 

[blackdeuce]

@blackdeuce Beautiful stocks on that rifle, sir. Worth every penny.

Thanks!

I have two more maple stock M70s coming. Lol.

 

[TheTinMan]

That maple stock is gorgeous! I confess to being a Model 70 fan and 270 Winchester is the appropriate chambering.

This recent manufacture Model 70 Super Grade in 308 Winchester was assembled in Portugal. The fit and finish is quite nice:



This 2012 Model 70 Safari Express in 375 H&H isn't as elegant but it does throw 300 grain bullets down range at 2,550 fps effectively. Last year of U.S. production - in Alabama, not New Haven. Frankly I think the first one has better fit & finish, but this will do OK for my hunt in Africa next May.



Then there's this old thing. 1952 standard Model 70 in 270 Winchester. It came with the box including pine spacers. Guess they weren't using styrofoam yet…

 

[M29since14]

Those Model 70s are the only rifles I can recall seeing with maple stocks that appeal to me. I've been wanting to buy one in 7mm Rem. but haven't gotten to the point of ordering one yet. I never see them locally in anything but 6.5 CM, which is not my idea of a hunting rifle caliber.

The Model 70 purists will complain about the new rifles. That's ok, we all like what we like. I can't find anything about the current production that bothers me. I don't care all that much for the classic stock pattern, but that's about all. Of course the best possible trigger is always nice to have on a rifle, too. Anyway, congrations of your new rifle(s).

 

[SaberOne]

I have quite a few guns, but did not have a Model 70. My son thought I needed this one (now he's trying to talk me out of it).

It's a 1998 Shot Show limited edition. Approximately 300 made in 270 caliber. Control round feed. Fajen maple stock.

Pretty nice, I think.

So this is what jealousy feels like…