Originally Posted by Citori16
What years & what model of the post 64 70's were FN made? Have been looking for a nice 308 for longer range targets and had been thinking Sako or Rem, but love my older pre-64 FW hunting guns. Don't see or hear too much about Winchester among the target shooters. Everything but at my club ... Rem, Savage, Ruger, Sako, etc. Good barrels and triggers?


Citori, if you want a very good long range FN Herstal(Winchester model 70) rifle. Look at the FN PBR XP's. They chambered them in 300 WSM and 308 Winchester. I'd look for one with the oldstyle triggers like the pre 64 model 70's use. I had one chambered in 300 WSM and it was a tack driver. I sold it after they closed the range where I used to shoot centerfire competitons. Now they re-opened the range and I wish I had it back..:
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Here's a good Sako, Remington 700 and FN PBR XP comparison article:

FN PBR XP

Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

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