Winchester model 70 match target

[Calfed]

I've always had a thing for the Winchester model 70 match target rifles. I finally got a chance at one for a decent price and won this one at auction. Luckily I have an unused Redfield International rear sight and an Olympic front tunnel sight. It is chambered in 30.06.

 

[45Wheelgun]

Wow, she's a beauty. Feeling a bit envious. I hope she shoots as good as she looks!

 

[H Richard]

Doesn't look used at all. Should be a shooter.

 

[Wyo]

I have one just about like that made in 1959. I mounted a Lyman Super Targetspot 15x scope on it, and that thing will shoot into 1” at 200 yds with 200 gr Sierra match bullets. I think you’re really gonna enjoy that rifle!

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

Model 70 Match Rifle

Lucky you! That's a sweet looking piece of iron.

Here's my circa 1947 Model 70 Match rifle. I also have a set of Redfield International sights for it as well as the Unertle that is currently mounted.

 

[brucev]

Beautiful rifle! You are most fortunate! Now, get yourself some proper sights ... and ammo ... and head yourself out to the range pronto! Then ... range report! Pictures! Sincerely. bruce.

 

[Frank46]

Mine I believe is a post '64 with the push feed. Paid the sellers price no questions asked. And somewhere in my stash is a Redfield International with the Big Bore front sight. And a set of scope blocks. Think I'll sacrifice a couple boxes of 1963 lake city match to find out how well the old girl will shoot.Thanks for sharing as I haven't seen any of the old Model 70 match rifles in over 20 years. Frank

 

[Valmet]

I have the same model in .308 and love it. Lots of fun shooting using those Target sights to shoot groups at 100 yards (which is close for some of you guys).

 

[Farmer17]

I had a Remington 700 30-06 with the hard butt plate like that one and only 12 rounds had my shoulder hurting the next day. I can shoot lots of 12 gauge magnum shells with no problem at all with a recoil pad.

 

[Calfed]

Wow, she's a beauty. Feeling a bit envious. I hope she shoots as good as she looks!

Doesn't look used at all. Should be a shooter.

I have one just about like that made in 1959. I mounted a Lyman Super Targetspot 15x scope on it, and that thing will shoot into 1” at 200 yds with 200 gr Sierra match bullets. I think you’re really gonna enjoy that rifle!

Beautiful rifle! You are most fortunate! Now, get yourself some proper sights ... and ammo ... and head yourself out to the range pronto! Then ... range report! Pictures! Sincerely. bruce.

Thanks, guys!

I'm really looking forward to getting out on the range with this one. Will post a range report on more detailed pictures.

 

[Calfed]

Lucky you! That's a sweet looking piece of iron.

Here's my circa 1947 Model 70 Match rifle. I also have a set of Redfield International sights for it as well as the Unertle that is currently mounted.

Thanks, Scharfschuetzer!

That is a real beauty you've got there, yourself. How does it shoot?

 

[greenmachine]

Love those Marksman stocks. I have a 70 Target in .220 Swift from 1948 with a Unertl 2" Varmint Scope and a .30-06 from 1957 with the original Intrnationals.

 

[Patrick L]

An iron sighted bolt action target gun in .30-06 is a joy! I shot NRA Highpower with a "targetized" O3A3 with Lyman sights for about 15 years, and just let the AR crowd stare in awe at the old guy with the old gun that could navigate through a rapid fire string! I can't see from the pics, does it have the clip slot for stripper clips?

Another aspect to those guns is that they can REALLY perform with cast lead bullets at moderate velocities. I shoot either a 155 or 190 grain cast gas check bullet over 16 grains of Alliant 2400. You can shoot it all day (and afford to,) not beat up your shoulder or wear your bore, and you would not believe how accurate it is!

Best wishes with it!

 

[tndrfttom]

This tired old veteran Model 70 in 30-06 cal. is similar to the OP’s. The serial number dates it between December 1941 and January 1942 according to what I can find. It was rebarreled in 1956 and could use a new one again (or have this barrel set back to clean up the throat). I don’t know what sights were on it originally but it has a Redfield International rear and Olympic front sight combination now.

 

[Taj]

Calfed,

I'm betting you won't be disappointed. I shot one just like that "across the course" for many years and a second one in .308 after that. Great rifles when Winchester knew what they were doing.

 

[Taj]

Calfed,
Hard to tell from the photo but it looks like a "push feed" post 64 gun. Not a thing wrong with those guns and they were actually very smooth guns. My .308 was a push feed gun and was so slick you'd think it was broke.

 

[Calfed]

This tired old veteran Model 70 in 30-06 cal. is similar to the OP’s. The serial number dates it between December 1941 and January 1942 according to what I can find. It was rebarreled in 1956 and could use a new one again (or have this barrel set back to clean up the throat). I don’t know what sights were on it originally but it has a Redfield International rear and Olympic front sight combination now.

Hope mine looks that nice when I mount the target sights

 

[Calfed]

Calfed,
Hard to tell from the photo but it looks like a "push feed" post 64 gun. Not a thing wrong with those guns and they were actually very smooth guns. My .308 was a push feed gun and was so slick you'd think it was broke.

Yep, it is a push feed Model 70. I kinda wish it was a pre 64, but I got it for a sweet deal.

 

[Ed Fowler]

Have one pre 64, two 0-6 barrels and one 308. Loves the 168 grain bullets.They are just so sweet!

 

[Calfed]

Have one pre 64, two 0-6 barrels and one 308. Loves the 168 grain bullets.They are just so sweet!

What load do you use with those 168's, Ed?