Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Winchester Collectors Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale?

Previous Thread

Next Thread

Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? #10386810 09/04/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky I'm looking for a nice decent pre-64 M70 .30-06 fwt. Any leads? I spotted one on GB, but the stock is scuffed quite a bit.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10386924 09/04/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born I wish you good luck my friend..... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10386938 09/04/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,570 Potter County, PA S sbrmike Campfire Regular sbrmike Campfire Regular S Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,570 Potter County, PA Well one has to ask, "Are you opening a museum or are you planning to hunt with it?" I like Fwts for hunting and most of them were bought to hunt with. It is nice to hunt with a pristine original, but my main Fwt has lots of scars. It also has an aluminum buttplate that I almost wish was a recoil pad. My 375 H&H is a reblue as well. They both talked with authority in Africa though! There are lots of 30-06 Fwts around. Check Gunsinternational. Prices would be from $800-$1500 depending on era and condition. PA Bear Hunter, NRA Benefactor Member

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10386946 09/04/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born You are probably looking for something like this huh?? 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10387054 09/04/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky BSA, can't see the pics on this work computer. lol! I looking for a clean post war hunting rifle, not a 3 digit first year of production collector piece.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10387100 09/04/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born That's a good thing, cause the 30-06 fwt made its debut in 1955... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10387110 09/04/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Your work computer sucks. Here's another for you to not see: 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10387160 09/04/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born keystone Ben (here) has 2 30-06 fwt's. He can't use them both at the same time... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? bsa1917hunter #10387926 09/04/15 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,506 Alaska valley trash 7 79S Campfire Ranger 79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,506 Alaska valley trash Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Your work computer sucks. Here's another for you to not see: your fair-weather hunting rifle?? Only comes out on sunny days with low humidity... Last edited by 79S; 09/04/15. Originally Posted by Bricktop Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10387976 09/04/15 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,825 G gunswizard Campfire Ranger gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,825 .30-06 Featherweights for less than $1K are few and far between. Most are priced north of $1K you will find, if you are patient a nice one will come along for $1K perhaps a little less.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10387978 09/04/15 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA B balltownbob Campfire Regular balltownbob Campfire Regular B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA Originally Posted by mtech I'm looking for a nice decent pre-64 M70 .30-06 fwt. Any leads? I spotted one on GB, but the stock is scuffed quite a bit. If this is the GB rifle you're referencing thank you for not bidding: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=504178723 I bought it for a song... Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars....

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10388034 09/04/15 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,825 G gunswizard Campfire Ranger gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,825 Nice snag.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10388212 09/04/15 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,676 BC P patbrennan Campfire Regular patbrennan Campfire Regular P Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,676 BC I'd be quite happy to find one like that myself!

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? patbrennan #10388236 09/04/15 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA B balltownbob Campfire Regular balltownbob Campfire Regular B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA Nice unmolested early FWs aren't around every corner as we know. While I didn't "need" it I put in a bid and was pleasantly surprised that no one else was chasing it.. Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars....

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? balltownbob #10388480 09/04/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,364 The West Mountain P Poconojack Campfire Tracker Poconojack Campfire Tracker P Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,364 The West Mountain Originally Posted by balltownbob Originally Posted by mtech I'm looking for a nice decent pre-64 M70 .30-06 fwt. Any leads? I spotted one on GB, but the stock is scuffed quite a bit. If this is the GB rifle you're referencing thank you for not bidding: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=504178723 I bought it for a song... Well bought Bob.... "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? balltownbob #10388580 09/05/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Originally Posted by balltownbob Nice unmolested early FWs aren't around every corner as we know. While I didn't "need" it I put in a bid and was pleasantly surprised that no one else was chasing it.. Now that's how you do it.. Good snag.. 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10389612 09/05/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 I have 2 but traded a nice one that needs the wood reworked to a cousin for cowfeed! LOL I will keep radar out for you a good one, I have several nice uncut std 3006 shooters that are good to go or could be made super nice by a good wood man! v best winpoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? balltownbob #10390030 09/05/15 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 976 Nevada K knivesforme Campfire Regular knivesforme Campfire Regular K Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 976 Nevada Nice Snag for sure! If your a leftist, whatever Donald Trump says or does, that pisses you off rest assured, I am a Happy Camper!

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10390430 09/05/15 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 591 South West Colorado CoElk101 Campfire Regular CoElk101 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2008 Posts: 591 South West Colorado check this sight out. http://www.utahrifle.com/Pre_64_Winchester.html Last edited by CoElk101; 09/05/15. If you are not America first you are america last. Be loud and proud America first.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10390900 09/05/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born I'm just wondering it balltownbob sent that guy a tub of vasaline with the check and ffl..... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10391290 09/05/15 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south Nice going, balltownbob. Way to keep the radar up. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10391344 09/05/15 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south mtech, noboby's trying to bust your balls. But, you first have to understand that a lotta guys are hunting these rifles and always on the lookout to buy another one. In other words, nobody's going to shoot you a heads up that there's a nice FWT on xyz.com. You need to have your radar up, like balltownbob did on the one he snagged. Here's another one your work computer can't see, bought her on the Fire. They come up once in a while. The trick is to be ready and jump when the opportunity presents itself. Good luck. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? balltownbob #10391922 09/05/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 Originally Posted by balltownbob Nice unmolested early FWs aren't around every corner as we know. While I didn't "need" it I put in a bid and was pleasantly surprised that no one else was chasing it.. mr Balltownbob, Let me know if you dont need it, I have a home for that one! thanks WinPoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? winchesterpoor #10391970 09/05/15 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA B balltownbob Campfire Regular balltownbob Campfire Regular B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA Originally Posted by winchesterpoor mr Balltownbob, Let me know if you dont need it, I have a home for that one! thanks WinPoor Will do however I suspect my heirs will be tasked with its disposal. Guns like this one are far safer investments these days, IMO, than most other forms... Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars....

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? bsa1917hunter #10391978 09/05/15 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA B balltownbob Campfire Regular balltownbob Campfire Regular B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter I'm just wondering it balltownbob sent that guy a tub of vasaline with the check and ffl..... I've bought several rifles from this seller over the years, mostly Oregon Kimbers, He is selling off his deceased FIL's collection. The starting price on every gun is usually what his FIL paid for it. I was well acquainted with the FIL; he knew what he was buying and he didn't buy junk nor did he overpay. He had nice stuff.. Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars....

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10392466 09/05/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 well if you will PM your add, I will send you a few great cigars, I bought 3 boxes for my first grandboy 2+ mos ago, Bauza , Casa Grande, an hour of pure plesure, I shoot tighter groups with one going!!! very best WinBroke

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? bsa1917hunter #10392678 09/06/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter I'm just wondering it balltownbob sent that guy a tub of vasaline with the check and ffl..... Mr Bob has class, he sent KY!!!, Back when I preg checked cows I would buy it in gallon jugs, I worked a cattle auction in Dothan AL every Monday morning, Jeffers Supply had a 5 acre warehouse in Dothan and I bought all my supply's, vaccines ect. there and before I bought a fridge just for cow medicine I used the bottom shelf on the one at the house, I walked in one Monday night with a gallon of KY and a cooler of vaccine, my late wife looked at me like I was crazy and said not no but HELL NO! LMAO, She very rarely used any cuss, four letter words! very sophisticated lady ,I often wonder how she ended up with me! very best WinPoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? balltownbob #10392932 09/06/15 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south Originally Posted by balltownbob Guns like this one are far safer investments these days, IMO, than most other forms... Couldn't agree more. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10393024 09/06/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 Im seeing more and more nice ones hit the market! These older guys that had the foresight are leaving the range , many WWII and Korea heros! I got a hot tip on 3 NIB , wife is selling from late husbands collection ! the very best WinPoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? local_dirt #10393170 09/06/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Originally Posted by local_dirt mtech, noboby's trying to bust your balls. But, you first have to understand that a lotta guys are hunting these rifles and always on the lookout to buy another one. In other words, nobody's going to shoot you a heads up that there's a nice FWT on xyz.com. You need to have your radar up, like balltownbob did on the one he snagged. Here's another one your work computer can't see, bought her on the Fire. They come up once in a while. The trick is to be ready and jump when the opportunity presents itself. Good luck. Excellent advice and beautiful rifle. Deals do come along, you just need to know where to look. I picked mine up for $800.00 about 3 years ago. I've ran across some for less, but not is as good of shape. Oregon45 here has also ran across some damn good deals and has let some go here for pretty cheap. Just keep an eye out or wear the soles out on your favorite shoes at the gunshows. The small town gunshows around here are favorites of mine. 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? winchesterpoor #10393184 09/06/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Originally Posted by winchesterpoor Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter I'm just wondering it balltownbob sent that guy a tub of vasaline with the check and ffl..... Mr Bob has class, he sent KY!!!, Back when I preg checked cows I would buy it in gallon jugs, I worked a cattle auction in Dothan AL every Monday morning, Jeffers Supply had a 5 acre warehouse in Dothan and I bought all my supply's, vaccines ect. there and before I bought a fridge just for cow medicine I used the bottom shelf on the one at the house, I walked in one Monday night with a gallon of KY and a cooler of vaccine, my late wife looked at me like I was crazy and said not no but HELL NO! LMAO, She very rarely used any cuss, four letter words! very sophisticated lady ,I often wonder how she ended up with me! very best WinPoor 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10394738 09/06/15 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,204 Slavek Campfire Tracker Slavek Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,204 Originally Posted by mtech I'm looking for a nice decent pre-64 M70 .30-06 fwt. Any leads? I spotted one on GB, but the stock is scuffed quite a bit. Here you go...... While Winchester trigger is superior to what is in HVA the rest of the gun isn't. The Winchester will set you back at least twice as much and for zero gain.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10396840 09/07/15 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,676 BC P patbrennan Campfire Regular patbrennan Campfire Regular P Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,676 BC That would not be an opinion I share. Husqvarnas fall short on trigger quality, safety design, and stock quality, in my opinion. Great steel and a nice action but they require a bunch of work to bring the balance of the rifle up to the same level.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? patbrennan #10396888 09/07/15 Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,837 Texas southtexas Campfire Tracker southtexas Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,837 Texas I'd also wager that there would be a "gain" in investment value, as the M70 will likely hold it's value and/or appreciate more.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10397144 09/07/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born I was just told yesterday by a young woman that here light weight husky 270 kicked the living chit out of her. She much prefers her Ruger m77 270 over it. That one will be for sale locally at a very reasonable price. They are not bad rifles by any means, just not what I consider being on the same playing field as a good pre 64 model 70 fwt... YMMV of course.. 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10397576 09/07/15 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,204 Slavek Campfire Tracker Slavek Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,204 I looked over like new 'Crown Grade' .30-06 and except for the trigger design the HVA was superior to my M70 in every way. I didn't buy it because I have lifetime supply of ammo for my Winchester and zero for the HVA. If I didn't already own Winchester and had to choose I would buy the Swedish rifle. What I seen was at least as good as pre-64 Super Grade.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? Slavek #10402400 09/08/15 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south Originally Posted by Slavek I looked over like new 'Crown Grade' .30-06 and except for the trigger design the HVA was superior to my M70 in every way.. maybe your Model 70.. You're wearing your act out on the M70's. Why don't you switch gears and start telling us how schitty Model 12's are or somethin'... Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? local_dirt #10403018 09/08/15 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,052 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,052 so cal Originally Posted by local_dirt ...The trick is to be ready and jump when the opportunity presents itself... Indeed. That's how I found my .30-06 pre-'64 FWT for $700, because someone put a recoil pad (that I wanted) on it. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10403040 09/08/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Pal, the recoil pad sure does help if one wants to do a lot of shooting. Especially off the bench. I have 1 question to the OP: Are you looking for a "shooter" or an all original rifle? What percentage condition are you looking for too? Like some have suggested, Gunsinternational is a great place to look. Be ready to pay quite a bit for one though. Every once in a while one slips by, like the one balltownbob bought... He damn near stole that one.. 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? bsa1917hunter #10405414 09/08/15 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA B balltownbob Campfire Regular balltownbob Campfire Regular B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 693 western PA I got that FW by dumb luck. A dealer was the only other interested bidder and he was too cheap to pay a fair price.. I check GI daily and have gotten lucky there but because I'm not constantly scanning it I've missed more than I've bought. The best sellers are listing on GI but there ain't no bargains from them. GB is full of junk and a buyer can get burned very easily if he isn't careful. There is no substitute for having the gun in hand before forking over the cash..gun shows are the best place for that though not as convenient as sitting at the computer. A 3 day inspection is only as good as the seller's character. Doing business with established sellers is the safest policy but still not 100% foolproof. There's a few bad apples in their ranks..especially on the high dollar stuff... On another note...there's an 8MM (7.92) Mauser 70 just listed on GI which is a very scarce caliber. Any hard core 70 collector should have a look at it... Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars....

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10409294 09/09/15 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,962 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,962 Mid Michigan I bought a 06 FWT ON A referral from a friend for $1K and sold it to a dealer for 1500. You need to always have your eyes open and establish a network to help you look. Now I'll have to look at this 8MM:) See it's all about networking. Also keep an eye out on the for sale section here. I know where you can get a nice std 06 for $1K.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10409440 09/09/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Keep an eye out for an original std wt barreled 375 for me too... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10409554 09/09/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,590 Likes: 6 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,590 Likes: 6 Bozeman, MT Contact yar here on the Campfire, he has one made in 1956 in excellent original shape...

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10410108 09/09/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 Several from Yar. all have been 95+ and fair money! v b winpoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10410724 09/09/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,570 Potter County, PA S sbrmike Campfire Regular sbrmike Campfire Regular S Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,570 Potter County, PA At one time Randy Shuman had 4 of the 9 standard weight 375's in his possession. He owned 6 of the 9 through the years. He doesn't do internet. He usually advertises in the GunList paper ever other month or so. PA Bear Hunter, NRA Benefactor Member

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? sbrmike #10412840 09/10/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 Originally Posted by sbrmike At one time Randy Shuman had 4 of the 9 standard weight 375's in his possession. He owned 6 of the 9 through the years. He doesn't do internet. He usually advertises in the GunList paper ever other month or so. If you have Mr Shumans contact info please PM it to me, I delt with him many years ago, I had to send him 2 bucks and he would mail a mimograph 5 or 6 sheets of primo 70's, I haggled over 200 dollars on a mint BULL in 300 win mag! passed, I wish I had read Mr Rules book, I had no idea how rare BULLS in 300 Win Mag were!!!! Plenty of 300 H&H but just a handfull of win mags!!!! Live and learn!!! He was a no BS take it or leave it cat back in those days!!! early 90's.... v best winpoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? sbrmike #10414288 09/10/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Originally Posted by sbrmike At one time Randy Shuman had 4 of the 9 standard weight 375's in his possession. He owned 6 of the 9 through the years. He doesn't do internet. He usually advertises in the GunList paper ever other month or so. I saw one sell last year and have been kicking myself in the azz ever since!!!!! 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10414622 09/10/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,570 Potter County, PA S sbrmike Campfire Regular sbrmike Campfire Regular S Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,570 Potter County, PA Randy Shuman (717) 776-7861 is the last number I have for him. PA Bear Hunter, NRA Benefactor Member

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10414796 09/10/15 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 11 G grunchkin New Member grunchkin New Member G Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 11 Sure glad you don't have my phone number. If you have his address, SS # and credit card info, maybe you could share that with us and the rest of the world too?

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10415308 09/10/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,570 Potter County, PA S sbrmike Campfire Regular sbrmike Campfire Regular S Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,570 Potter County, PA That phone number is plastered on two full pages of the GunList every other month. It is common knowledge. PA Bear Hunter, NRA Benefactor Member

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10416080 09/11/15 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,008 Likes: 1 J Jericho Campfire Outfitter Jericho Campfire Outfitter J Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,008 Likes: 1 mtech I sent you a PM

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? sbrmike #10416222 09/11/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 Originally Posted by sbrmike Randy Shuman (717) 776-7861 is the last number I have for him. Thank you Mr sbrmike, very best WinPoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? grunchkin #10416232 09/11/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 Originally Posted by grunchkin Sure glad you don't have my phone number. If you have his address, SS # and credit card info, maybe you could share that with us and the rest of the world too? Mr Grunchkin, Hint, you will not last on the Winchester Collector forum 60 days! very best WinPoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? winchesterpoor #10419222 09/11/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky Thanks I appreciate it. I might consider a std, if I can't find a Fwt. Jack

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? Jericho #10419224 09/11/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky Thanks, I got it.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? winchesterpoor #10419230 09/11/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Originally Posted by winchesterpoor Originally Posted by grunchkin Sure glad you don't have my phone number. If you have his address, SS # and credit card info, maybe you could share that with us and the rest of the world too? Mr Grunchkin, Hint, you will not last on the Winchester Collector forum 60 days! very best WinPoor 60 days... Damn you are generous... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10419246 09/11/15 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? balltownbob #10419254 09/11/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky No, the one I had spotted sold for the $826 buy now price. Yours look's to be in much better condition. Good catch! Last edited by mtech; 09/11/15.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? shrapnel #10419272 09/11/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky I sent him a PM. thanks

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10419488 09/11/15 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,204 Slavek Campfire Tracker Slavek Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,204 Why settle for Pre-64 .375 H&H Winchester when for not a whole lot you can have this.... From Hanks little Flemish factory.... If ones hands are large enough why not? It will require investment in professionally fitted hearing protection (I think it's called Game Ear?) but that is sound investment. Theoretically super Magnum action is preferred for caliber like this, but then one would not end up with lovely 9.5lb rifle that does not require gun boy to carry. Anyhow a big step up from Winchester Model 70 for sure, yes. Oops, I forgot when you go to the range you will have the range all to yourself. That is the way I like it.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? local_dirt #10419674 09/11/15 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,812 outside the burgh B battue Campfire Ranger battue Campfire Ranger B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,812 outside the burgh Originally Posted by local_dirt Originally Posted by Slavek I looked over like new 'Crown Grade' .30-06 and except for the trigger design the HVA was superior to my M70 in every way.. maybe your Model 70.. You're wearing your act out on the M70's. Why don't you switch gears and start telling us how schitty Model 12's are or somethin'... He is a one trick puppy. Don't expect anything more, that's all he has. laissez les bons temps rouler

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? battue #10422470 09/12/15 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,204 Slavek Campfire Tracker Slavek Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,204 Originally Posted by battue Originally Posted by local_dirt Originally Posted by Slavek I looked over like new 'Crown Grade' .30-06 and except for the trigger design the HVA was superior to my M70 in every way.. maybe your Model 70.. You're wearing your act out on the M70's. Why don't you switch gears and start telling us how schitty Model 12's are or somethin'... He is a one trick puppy. Don't expect anything more, that's all he has. Model 12s? The three outstanding field guns were: 3" Wildfowl gun, 16 ga and 12ga 'Featherweight'. The only downside is that 3" gun with original choke can't be used Fe, Tn-Fe, HeviShot. Not to worry Academy had sale on Bismuth loads for <$2 per shell. I have not seen prices like that in many years. I hope some of you got some of those shot shells.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10423502 09/12/15 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,812 outside the burgh B battue Campfire Ranger battue Campfire Ranger B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,812 outside the burgh One again. laissez les bons temps rouler

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? Slavek #10424712 09/13/15 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,457 Likes: 9 south of south Originally Posted by Slavek Why settle for Pre-64 .375 H&H Winchester when for not a whole lot you can have this.... From Hanks little Flemish factory.... If ones hands are large enough why not? It will require investment in professionally fitted hearing protection (I think it's called Game Ear?) but that is sound investment. Theoretically super Magnum action is preferred for caliber like this, but then one would not end up with lovely 9.5lb rifle that does not require gun boy to carry. Anyhow a big step up from Winchester Model 70 for sure, yes. Oops, I forgot when you go to the range you will have the range all to yourself. That is the way I like it. Yep. That's what I need. A hunting rifle with an AK suppressor pinned on the end of it... this glossing over the fact that I can't stand ported hunting rifles anyway of any kind. They're great, if you wear makeup. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? local_dirt #10424836 09/13/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Originally Posted by local_dirt Originally Posted by Slavek Why settle for Pre-64 .375 H&H Winchester when for not a whole lot you can have this.... From Hanks little Flemish factory.... If ones hands are large enough why not? It will require investment in professionally fitted hearing protection (I think it's called Game Ear?) but that is sound investment. Theoretically super Magnum action is preferred for caliber like this, but then one would not end up with lovely 9.5lb rifle that does not require gun boy to carry. Anyhow a big step up from Winchester Model 70 for sure, yes. Oops, I forgot when you go to the range you will have the range all to yourself. That is the way I like it. Yep. That's what I need. A hunting rifle with an AK suppressor pinned on the end of it... this glossing over the fact that I can't stand ported hunting rifles anyway of any kind. They're great, if you wear makeup. That thing is ugly as sin: Looks like a pregnant guppy fish... The only thing real nice on that rifle is the bolt jeweling, but damn for $50.00 I can have my smith do any of my rifles like that...The atrocity on the end of the barrel made me loose my breakfast too.... Slavek, let us know when you find something really nice ok bud... My old model 70 375 has a McMillan on it, as I wanted to use the damn thing and not worry about cracking the original (any more than it already was): Why someone would want a pregnant looking rifle is besides me. This one holds 5 (4 in the mag and 1 in the pipe) cartridges. More than enough to get the job done.. 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? bsa1917hunter #10424892 09/13/15 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 This morning I think I counted 11 pre 64 30/06 FW's on Guns International....before I went beyond 5 pages. All prices and condition to suit many tastes. Somebody need one? The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? BobinNH #10424918 09/13/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Originally Posted by BobinNH This morning I think I counted 11 pre 64 30/06 FW's on Guns International....before I went beyond 5 pages. All prices and condition to suit many tastes. Somebody need one? I saw that too Bob. They made more 30-06's than anything else. I remember when I was searching for just the right 270 fwt and all I ever saw was 30-06's and a few 243's (locally for great deals)....I had to ask my gunsmith friend 3 times over 3 years if he had one to spare. He later sold me the one I have now, but it literally took me 3.5 years to find the right one. 30-06's on the other hand are pretty numerous as compared to the others.... Speaking of that, the truck is loaded and both of my fwt's are in there. I'm goin shootin!!!! See you boys later... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? bsa1917hunter #10425516 09/13/15 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 bsa: 270 FW's have always been harder to find than 30/06's. Yes they made more 30/06's. But O'Connor popularizing the 270 "mountain rifle" had a lot to do with the supply and demand for the 270. The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10426900 09/13/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Guys really hang on to the ones they have. Generally the 270's get the hell hunted out of them too. Kind of like the 375's. If you find those 2 in excellent condition, you've really hit the jackpot... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10430966 09/14/15 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,962 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,962 Mid Michigan BSA you make me feel like a lottery winner I found a mint 270 FWT this summer and my 375 is a solid 98% gun.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10431612 09/14/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky Got a nice 56ish M70 Fwt inbound from Yar! Thanks for suggesting him Winchesterpoor. Last edited by mtech; 09/14/15.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10432720 09/14/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,063 Montgomery, Tx raybass Campfire Tracker raybass Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,063 Montgomery, Tx mtech, we need pics asap! JOC was right. The 270 Winchester on a Model 70 is a great combination as is the 30/06 and 375 H&H

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? raybass #10435590 09/15/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky Unfortunately, my work PC won't display the pics the seller sent me. I had to look them up on a friend's tablet because, I still haven't replaced my home pc, lol! I 'll see about pics later on after I get the rifle.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10435902 09/15/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Geez, get it together man... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10436330 09/15/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky I got tired of wasting money on computers when I can do 99% of what I need to do with a PC on a work one. This gives me more to spend on guns!

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10436780 09/15/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Good thinking... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10436910 09/15/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 Hi Mtech, There was a guy selling reconditioned computers here on the fire under classifieds that looked like a mighty good price to me, Ive been using best buy in Tallahassee FL for years the geek squad have pulled my nuts out of fire more than once, My problem at the moment is their security system and money to update is going to Russians! That worries me a bit! Kaspersky (sp?) Im thinking about going USA as soon as I can!!! Any of you guys know enough to make a suggestion? Please speak up as I know just enough about computers to get in trouble!!! the Very Best WinPoor

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10436936 09/15/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,109 Likes: 11 Battle Born Winpoor, I am just using a elcheapo lap top from wally world. Been doing so for almost 2 years now. Working great too. Think it cost me $300.00... 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10437078 09/15/15 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 245 Bozangeles S Speedgoat3006 Campfire Member Speedgoat3006 Campfire Member S Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 245 Bozangeles I came across this this evening: http://www.gunsamerica.com/910431391/Winchester-Pre64-70-30-06-Featherweight-NIB.htm At First Stop in Rapid City. New in box; kind of pricey. They have several Winchesters in and if you call them, they might be able to find something for you. I asked them to find me a used pre-64 once that I could customize and they got one in a a couple of weeks. Exactly what I was looking for and priced very well. Unfortunately, they also had one of the first Belgian Browning Superposed, manufactured in either '31 or '32 if I recall. Since I couldn't afford both and since I was passing through Rapid City on my way to the the pheasant opener in Winner, the Superposed followed me home by way of 3 days of pheasant hunting. It is now my favorite shotgun. At any rate, they are great guys to work with and they always have a excellent selection of firearms. I try to make it a point to stop and see what they have whenever I get back to Rapid.

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10437776 09/15/15 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,962 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,962 Mid Michigan I was just in Rapid City on my to Wyoming shoot prairie dogs but have never heard of First stop. IMHO the only thing wrong about NIB un esp a pre 64 or other "collectable" gun is that it' NIB. If you shot it y0u have paid big dollars for NIB and now you have a very nice use gun. these computers have cost me thousands of dollars over he years even with my very limited abilities....but I have found some pretty nice guns:)

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10437922 09/15/15 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 W winchesterpoor Campfire Regular winchesterpoor Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,253 BINGO on computers costing money on nice guns, they really open you up to a whole new world both coming and going, my problem is like yours! more COME than GO!!! We have had 2 fantastic early mornings in mid to upper 50's and I'm starting to get a lot of local guys start drifting to the whitetails and wanting new deer gun,One friend has already put earnest money on a long range rig, one of my 7 STW's In fact unless I'm very wrong they are spearing them with bows already! I did it in early 70's with a Fred Bear , 55# 52" Kodiak re curve bow, that was work, these new ones are more like shooting with a gun and I just hear of to many lost to suit me! I have nothing whatsoever against a sportsman that wants to bow hunt, just not my cup of tea and it sounds like they need to have access to a good tracking beagle dog! the very best WP

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? mtech #10437942 09/16/15 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,962 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,962 Mid Michigan Thanks to the computer and internet gun sights a nice pre64 M70 250-3000 is on it's way. Now to find brass and dies. I'll NEVER get to fully retire at this rate:)

Re: Any leads on a pre-64 .30-06 Featherweight for sale? Speedgoat3006 #10440274 09/16/15 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky M mtech OP Campfire Regular OP mtech Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 650 Kentucky I think I saw that listing a week or so ago. I bet it's a nice one! If I bought it, it would probably end up just being a safe queen. Just one shot through it would lower the collector value quite a bit. Last edited by mtech; 09/16/15.