Since the 1950's I liked the old M70's for their look and function as well. I have a battery of them complete to my wants from .220 thru .375. They are sighted in and ready.

The 243 I got new in 1957 has a new original Winchester barrel on it now in 220 Swift. That's the one an old buddy had and it shoots as well as the 243 did however it does not have the long bullets with it's 1-14" twist.

When the Kimbers came out I found them to be lighter and shoot just fine. Once in a while one needed some tuning. This is something that I enjoy.

Of late the 270 WSM Montana put it's first shot from a cold barrel right on where it was expected to hit at 200 yds.

The bullet it shot the best this season has been the 150 gr SST over RL22 & 215's.

So while I have all of the M70's I want it's the Kimbers and custom Mausers that interest me these days.

They are all good.

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270 WSM


All guns should be locked up when not in use!