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Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One #10599800 10/22/15
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,059 Washington State Wacenturion OP Campfire Regular
OP Wacenturion Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,059 Washington State	I'm sure it just me, but I just love these newer FN Model 70's. At least the early ones. I don't have any of the later Portugal rifles. Have several of the 2011/12 Cabelas Ltd. Editions and one Winchester 2008 Ltd. Featherweight,and a couple JOC's, all with beautiful wood, but this one is somewhat unique. One of only 250 Winchester Special Limited Edition Model 70 .300 Win Mag to commemorate the return of the new FN production Model 70 in 2008. I knew what it was when I saw it and jumped on it. Back in 2008 I think they were pretty much all pre-ordered and generally unavailable. Pictures do not do it justice. Wood is so much nicer in hand. The scrolling is beautiful as is the baseplate. Feels absolutely incredible in hand, lighter than I thought it would be. Not a caliber I would normally be attracted to, but what a sweetheart of a rifle. http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/.300SLE2008_zpsqrynerpj.png.html] http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/.300SLE2008d_zpswg8x2sna.png.html] http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/.300SLE2008f_zpsl6sdjlmh.png.html] http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/.300SLE2008h_zpsny4y7s06.png.html] http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/.300SLE2008b_zpsmdy8zx9n.png.html] "By the time you realize your father was a smart man, you have a teenager telling you just how stupid you are."

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Re: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One Wacenturion #10599852 10/22/15
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,425 Likes: 55 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,425 Likes: 55 Battle Born	Nice rifle. FN was really trying to impress us in 2008 when they first brought back the model 70. Now not so much since they moved production to Portugal. You have some very nice early production FN's. Thanks for sharing.. 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: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One Wacenturion #10602558 10/23/15
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,537 Likes: 2 Alaska valley trash 7 79S Campfire Ranger
79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,537 Likes: 2 Alaska valley trash	Nice looking rifle.. 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: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One Wacenturion #10602670 10/23/15
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,906 Likes: 40 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana
local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,906 Likes: 40 south of south	Nice looking stick. 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: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One Wacenturion #10603366 10/23/15
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,151 Likes: 1 Arizona jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker
jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,151 Likes: 1 Arizona	What cal is it? If you find yourself in a hole....quit digging

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Re: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One jmp300wsm #10603698 10/23/15
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,858 Likes: 3 Texas southtexas Campfire Tracker
southtexas Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,858 Likes: 3 Texas	"One of only 250 Winchester Special Limited Edition Model 70 .300 Win Mag" 300 Win Mag would be my guess

Re: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One southtexas #10618248 10/26/15
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 75 New Zealand FRST Campfire Greenhorn
FRST Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 75 New Zealand	Beautiful! Great cal too, what are you thinking scope-wise?

Re: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One Wacenturion #10620336 10/27/15
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,170 Likes: 5 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,170 Likes: 5 Southern New Mexico	Have you put a scope on and shot it yet? Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One Wacenturion #10621720 10/27/15
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,059 Washington State Wacenturion OP Campfire Regular
OP Wacenturion Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,059 Washington State	No scope as yet. Usually I go with DNZ one piece mounts on the Model 70's and I personally like Nikon Monarchs, of which I have an extra brand new 4x16x42 SF waiting for a rifle. "By the time you realize your father was a smart man, you have a teenager telling you just how stupid you are."

Re: Bought Another FN Model 70....A Special One Wacenturion #10622062 10/27/15
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,170 Likes: 5 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,170 Likes: 5 Southern New Mexico	Gotcha,please post the results Wacenturian. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

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