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I'm looking for a new (old stock) model 70 in 30-06, ideally something from the 80s, push feed if I can find one. My preference is new, unfired from a collection hopefully. I haven't been able to find one yet, any advice?
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I assume you're searching sites on the Internet? Other than that, I have no idea--and suspect you might have a really hard time finding a brand-new one. Those 70's were good rifles, but not exactly collector material.
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Patience is a virtue. They are out there in closets and safes waiting for the day old farts or their widows decide to sell them.
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Yep, A couple years ago, I found a NIB 270 XTR FWT that was made in 1980.
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 love my push fed M70 270 Win Ranger. I wish they would bring back the push feed actions. Good luck in finding what you're looking for.
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I'm looking for a new (old stock) model 70 in 30-06, ideally something from the 80s, push feed if I can find one. My preference is new, unfired from a collection hopefully. I haven't been able to find one yet, any advice? Wood or Syn (Winlight/McMillan)? FWT? Sporter? Lightweight? Stuck on 30-06?
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I'm looking for a new (old stock) model 70 in 30-06, ideally something from the 80s, push feed if I can find one. My preference is new, unfired from a collection hopefully. I haven't been able to find one yet, any advice? Those really aren't collectors per se, so I wouldn't insist on prestine, unfired condition. But, would find one in decent shape and go from there. Those are good, solid guns, not considered very "cool" but most are pretty accurate, sleepers IMO... DF
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Decent rifles, especially after they corrected the abominable issues with the first runs. A friend has a .22/250 that's nicely put together and has a decent walnut stock. Another friend has a Featherweight .257 that's very nice.
What fresh Hell is this?
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And, IIRC, the SA box is 3" vs. 2.8", better for interemediate rounds, like 7x57, Roberts, Swede, etc.
And they have the NH trigger, perferred by many hunters, the three position safety that 700 custom builders spend big bucks for.
All in all, a good solid action with lots of otherwise custom features, all thrown in for a very reasonable price.
PF in a M-70 (gotta be CRF) isn't considered cool. PF seems OK in most other actions, just not in the M-70...
Go figure...
DF
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I've recently purchased a 6.5 x 55 from this guy. Highly recommended seller. Stuff is NOS NIB You can thank me later! https://www.gunsamerica.com/982956748/Vintage-NOS-Winchester-70-XTR-S-FTHRWT.htm
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GB has PF Model 70s going around $350 all the time.
I've been tempted to grab a 270 & redeem it w/ a fast twist #1 contour 280 tube myself. Wouldn't be hard at all to find a 30-06 take-off tube if you had to slum the 270...
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Bought one on gunbroker for 299 this week. They're out there
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I see no reason to pay $1,300 for a new in the box PF M-70, not just for a shooter.
Just me...
DF
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They are definitely sleepers. My sleeper is finally going to sit in a McWoody.
It's only the 8th stock that's been on it....
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I see no reason to pay $1,300 for a new in the box PF M-70, not just for a shooter.
Just me...
DF If you want a never fired, new rifle made in New Haven, they are few and far between anymore. If you don't care, then don't sweat it.
"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." Han Solo
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I see no reason to pay $1,300 for a new in the box PF M-70, not just for a shooter.
Just me...
DF If you want a never fired, new rifle made in New Haven, they are few and far between anymore. If you don't care, then don't sweat it. For $1,300 I'd be looking for a clean Pre-64 shooter. DF
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For $1,300 I'd be looking for a clean Pre-64 shooter.
DF
Exactly.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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They are definitely sleepers. My sleeper is finally going to sit in a McWoody.
It's only the 8th stock that's been on it.... You can now have a McWoody Edge. This FN Mauser is in a Classic Mark X WcWoody Edge, 28 oz.
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I see no reason to pay $1,300 for a new in the box PF M-70, not just for a shooter.
Just me...
DF If you want a never fired, new rifle made in New Haven, they are few and far between anymore. If you don't care, then don't sweat it. For $1,300 I'd be looking for a clean Pre-64 shooter. DF Boy Howdy!
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