Winchester model 70 match target

[Ed Fowler]

55 grains of H4350, gave me an average of 5/16 inch groups.
57 grains of 4831 gave me a 3/8ths inch group, always with one flyer.
These were 100 yard groups and were with Sierra 168 grain HPBT, they were pretty hot and I would suggest you work up to them.
58 grains of 4350 would stick a case but shot very well.
Those were the two powders that shot best in this rifle, groups were shot in 1976.
Hope they work for you!

 

[Calfed]

55 grains of H4350, gave me an average of 5/16 inch groups.
57 grains of 4831 gave me a 3/8ths inch group, always with one flyer.
These were 100 yard groups and were with Sierra 168 grain HPBT, they were pretty hot and I would suggest you work up to them.
58 grains of 4350 would stick a case but shot very well.
Those were the two powders that shot best in this rifle, groups were shot in 1976.
Hope they work for you!

Thanks, Ed

 

[Frank46]

54.5 to 55.5 with IMR 4350 always gave me excellent accuracy and the 54.5 to 55.5 Imr 4350 was the sweet spot in working up loads expecially with the 68 gr Sierra Match King bullet that and the CCI LR magnum primer. I've used that load in 4 match rifles,one standard Model 70 and the latest is a Sako 75 Hunter in 30-06 except the bullet is the Nosler Ballistic tip. Will do an honest 2800 feet per second chronographed. Far as I know all match rifles had the clip slots milled into the receiver since when they first started making them. remington's don't have them and you have to buy the clip adaptor for the stripper clips they look like an old Springfield stripper clip. Frank

 

[rockquarry]

Any of the three 4350 powders work well in .30-06, but H4895 or IMR4895 is certainly worth trying. 4895 was used for US .30-06 WWII loads and still works very well for bullets in the 150-168 grain range.

 

[Calfed]

The California DROS system finally rendered unto Calfed what is Calfed's...including the Winchester target model. Did find a not-too-deep rub mark on the pistol grip, along with a few small dings in the stock. Other than that, the Winchester is pretty much in showroom condition.

 

[SAFireman]

Very nice, congrats!

 

[chief38]

I don't own one because I'm not a big game hunter. That said, I've shot many of friend's M70's and love them! If I ever did get into big game hunting the M70 Winchester is one I would consider very strongly - GREAT rifle, enjoy!

 

[jdlii]

I previously owned a Mod. 70 pre 64" target rifle, in 30.06, with a marksman stock. The figure in the wood made it one if the prettiest stocks that I have ever owned and was a great shooter.

My second Mod. 70 target rifle was also a factory rifle but, an Ultra Match in .308. It was on its second barrel, a factory target barrel. It was replaced by a rifle that I built on a pre war Mod. 70 action, also in .308 in a Dunlap style, McMillian stock with a jewel trigger.

As fate had it, I ran across a pre 64' target action and built my final bolt action match rifle. It is in a McMillian 40X modified stock and wears its third barrel, another Hart. Currently it is set up as my mid range (600 yd.) rifle but, I still have a Warner rear sight and an Anschultz front sight for across the course, if I get that brave again. It is a hammer.

 

[Homie]

Nice find! I shot a pre-64 Target through 2 barrels to a Master card years ago.
If you want to know the YOB post or PM me the serial #.
Accuracy load-4895 and a 168!

Good shooting

 

[Calfed]

I previously owned a Mod. 70 pre 64" target rifle, in 30.06, with a marksman stock. The figure in the wood made it one if the prettiest stocks that I have ever owned and was a great shooter.

My second Mod. 70 target rifle was also a factory rifle but, an Ultra Match in .308. It was on its second barrel, a factory target barrel. It was replaced by a rifle that I built on a pre war Mod. 70 action, also in .308 in a Dunlap style, McMillian stock with a jewel trigger.

As fate had it, I ran across a pre 64' target action and built my final bolt action match rifle. It is in a McMillian 40X modified stock and wears its third barrel, another Hart. Currently it is set up as my mid range (600 yd.) rifle but, I still have a Warner rear sight and an Anschultz front sight for across the course, if I get that brave again. It is a hammer.

Wow...jdlii, you have quite a history with Winchester 70 target rifles!

A few years ago I glommed a Winchester model 70 match rifle that had a huge .308 Hart barrel. It came with a really nice, Jewel HVR trigger, RPA "Trakker" rear sight and an interesting variable globe front sight.

 

[Calfed]

Nice find! I shot a pre-64 Target through 2 barrels to a Master card years ago.
If you want to know the YOB post or PM me the serial #.
Accuracy load-4895 and a 168!

Good shooting

Thanks, Homie...it is a 1964 made 70.

I'm getting it ready for a range report...