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Here are the last three Winchesters that I have purchased; ![[Linked Image]](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa333/donsm70/IMG_2330_zpsaoyxmwza.jpg) Top is a 4 digit, 1937 Model 70 in the old 30-06. Rifle is unmolested with no holes in the rear bridge. Middle is my "new" deer rifle. Yes is is a 270 in a 1955 Feitherweight version. I bought it locally with very good metal and a worn smooth stalk and found a McMillan to drop it into. Bottom is definitely a keeper for me. It is a 1954 Supergrade in 257 Roberts, virtually spotless, thanks to one of our members on the Fire. Thanks for looking. donsm70
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Nice rifles though if ca. 1954 the bottom one should have stock designed for scope use.
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Nice rifles Don. However, I thought you were going to tell us you were down to 3.... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Nice rifles though if ca. 1954 the bottom one should have stock designed for scope use. They were available with either style stock...
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Nice rifles though if ca. 1954 the bottom one should have stock designed for scope use. They were available with either style stock... Like talking to a brick wall buddy...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
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Nice rifles Don. However, I thought you were going to tell us you were down to 3.... Roger that...I was worried. Bob
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I know some guys that have narrowed their collection down to 3 or 4 good usable rifles... 243 fwt 270 win fwt 30-06 fwt 338 win mag and 375 H&H...... Well, that's 5, but who's counting.. Plus, I haven't bought that 243 yet...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I know some guys that have narrowed their collection down to 3 or 4 good usable rifles... 243 fwt 270 win fwt 30-06 fwt 338 win mag and 375 H&H...... Well, that's 5, but who's counting.. Plus, I haven't bought that 243 yet... Might be able to get mine into 3 or 4 safes.... who knows.. who cares.
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Ha ha.. That's funny Cliff... I'm narrowing mine down to excellent hunting rifles with good optics. Rifles I will use in the field. All others have been getting sent to better homes.. 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Did that Supergrade come from Roullette, PA Gun Show?
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Did that Supergrade come from Roullette, PA Gun Show? No. I was fortunate enough to get it from another Campfire member. donsm70
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Those are some damn nice specimens Don. One of these days I'd like to get a first year model 70 and maybe even a model 54, just for chits and giggles.. I have a local guy here who is into collecting model 70's, he's been waving a couple real nice clean 300 magnums under my nose. Hoping I'll bite . One is a super clean 300 win mag and the other a like new in the box 300 H&H. The H&H is awfully tempting..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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You may not, but BSA does, he is sending rifles to other homes...
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Those are some damn nice specimens Don. One of these days I'd like to get a first year model 70 and maybe even a model 54, just for chits and giggles.. I have a local guy here who is into collecting model 70's, he's been waving a couple real nice clean 300 magnums under my nose. Hoping I'll bite . One is a super clean 300 win mag and the other a like new in the box 300 H&H. The H&H is awfully tempting.. Mr BSA, You will not understand the difference in the RAP of the 300 win mag VS the push of 300 H&H. I shot one then the other and could not understand the real reason!The pollen is killing me down here today but maybe the 2" longer barrel of the H&H played a role or the shape of the brass? My pre 64 ,300 win mag is staying and Ive moved 2 out of 4 others BUT its more from a collector standpoint, the 300 win mag is a kicking SOB! Period and Im not recoil adverse come the real shot vs paper. the very best winpoor
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Those are some damn nice specimens Don. One of these days I'd like to get a first year model 70 and maybe even a model 54, just for chits and giggles.. I have a local guy here who is into collecting model 70's, he's been waving a couple real nice clean 300 magnums under my nose. Hoping I'll bite . One is a super clean 300 win mag and the other a like new in the box 300 H&H. The H&H is awfully tempting.. Mr BSA, You will not understand the difference in the RAP of the 300 win mag VS the push of 300 H&H. I shot one then the other and could not understand the real reason!The pollen is killing me down here today but maybe the 2" longer barrel of the H&H played a role or the shape of the brass? My pre 64 ,300 win mag is staying and Ive moved 2 out of 4 others BUT its more from a collector standpoint, the 300 win mag is a kicking SOB! Period and Im not recoil adverse come the real shot vs paper. the very best winpoor I've shot the 300 H&H in a sweet azzed pre 64 model 70, so I am well aware of how the 300 win mag wants to tear your head off and make your arm and hand go numb while the 300 H&H feels more like a gentle nudge. It reminds me a lot of the 300 WSM in recoil pulse. The 300 win mag does not. The 300 win mag reminds me of a big bully that wants to pound the living chit out of you. Is that kind of what you were getting at??? ![[Linked Image]](http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q3/Vas123_2006/Funny/violent.gif)
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I strongly suspect if one loads cartridges to same performance level and use rifles of same specs the recoil will be identical. Anyhow the .300 WinMag is far better choice. "Weaklings" can even buy "Reduced Recoil" loads if they want to. If one lives in wonderful place like USA and has enough cash they can have Superior Ammunition "roll" their cartridges can any reasonable level they desire.
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