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Still shoots well. 1955 M70 Featherweight 06. #18545590 06/30/23
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,706 NJ D Dusty246 OP Campfire Regular
OP Dusty246 Campfire Regular D Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,706 NJ	Last fall I was asked if the group I shot was repeatable. It is with me pulling the trigger. Infamous 3 shot groups and some day I'll get the bullseye when I learn how to shoot at 100 yds. Last edited by Dusty246; 06/30/23.

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Re: Still shoots well. 1955 M70 Featherweight 06. Dusty246 #18545632 06/30/23
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,304 Northeast USA	Very darned nice! Semper Fi

Re: Still shoots well. 1955 M70 Featherweight 06. Dusty246 #18545641 06/30/23
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OP Dusty246 Campfire Regular D Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,706 NJ	Thx not bad for 70 yr old coot. Almost sold it last fall. I will sell it eventually tho, tuff on my bad shoulder even with light H4895 loads. 130s at 2800fps. Could go lower.

Re: Still shoots well. 1955 M70 Featherweight 06. Dusty246 #18545653 06/30/23
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Re: Still shoots well. 1955 M70 Featherweight 06. Dusty246 #18545696 06/30/23
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Re: Still shoots well. 1955 M70 Featherweight 06. Dusty246 #18545787 06/30/23
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Re: Still shoots well. 1955 M70 Featherweight 06. Dusty246 #18546231 06/30/23
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,059 Battle Born	Good shooting dusty246. Gotta love a great shooting fwt!! When I find one that shoots with my Tikka's, I know I have a keeper. 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: Still shoots well. 1955 M70 Featherweight 06. Dusty246 #18547919 07/01/23
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Marshal_Dillon Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 450 Grant County, OR	Love those Model 70’s! I bought a 1951 Standard grade some time back and put a Leupold 6X scope on top. It’s classic lines and .30-06 chambering made it an instant favorite.

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