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A small consolation if you miss.
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FÜCK Jeff_O!
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The only FWT I currently have, push feed in .243, McMillan stock. Comparing it to a Montana is apples to volleyballs. Two different animals. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/BnHdkb6f/IMG-20180317-202318776-we.jpg)
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A Kimber Montana is a carrying rifle. A Winchester featherweight is a shooting rifle.
Most people are going to be able to shoot and manipulate the larger and heavier M70 more easily and effectively. Most people are going to enjoy carrying and packing the svelte and lightweight 84M around more.
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GD, I always ditch the steel bottom metal and replace it with an all-aluminum model. Or I use a re-contoured aluminum Model 670 trigger bow and convert to a blind magazine (doing that right now with a 270 Fwt). The blind mag is a good way to go; it also gives a more comfortable contour to the bottom of the stock. GD
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Sons first time ever shooting a Montana ![[Linked Image from hosting.photobucket.com]](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ww233/beretzs/IMG_0007.jpeg) He’s a fan…. A good shooting rifle is a good shooting rifle ![[Linked Image from hosting.photobucket.com]](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ww233/beretzs/IMG_0004.jpeg)
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Ordered the Montana today, now the real wait begins, lol! Thanks again everyone.
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No bad choices here, but I'll bet you love the Montana.
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Y'all are making me want to part with my m70 fwt '06 and pick up a Montana or Tikka.
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If the OP hasn't been shooting for very long, he may have trouble shooting a very lightweight rifle accurately, whether off-hand or from a rest. The recoil may also seem a bit hard to get used to if he is relatively inexperienced with a very light rifle. Even if he were experienced, he may still find shooting a medium weight rifle accurately off-hand, easier than a very light rifle. If the type of hunting he does, does not involve a lot of walking or climbing up hills, a medium weight rifle may be better for him. Even the short action CRF Model 70 allows you to seat out to about 3.04" which is way better than the Kimber 84M which is roughly about 2.81" from memory. The long action Model 70 allows me to seat out to around 3.52". With the more powerful cartridges a bit of weight is a good thing...except if you're doing lots of walking and/or climbing. I agree that shooting an ultra light rifle like a Montana can be more challenging. But mastering marksmanship with a lighter rifle can make you a better shot with a heavier rifle. It all comes down to practice and the pursuit of mastering the fundamentals of good marksmanship.
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Y'all are making me want to part with my m70 fwt '06 and pick up a Montana or Tikka. Anyone who has never hunted with a Montana is missing out.
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Below is a rule listed on another outdoor forum. Too bad the 'fire doesn't adopt the same rule. Adult behavior is apparently beyond some...
"No disparaging remarks about other members, no foul attitudes, treat everyone with respect even if you disagree. If a member is not conducting themselves in a respectful manner, give them a gentle reminder of the rules. The membership should be able to police this easily. If a member is unable to keep it civil they will be banned from the site. " It is easy to forego the 'Fire and hang where such rules apply.
People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.
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Y'all are making me want to part with my m70 fwt '06 and pick up a Montana or Tikka. Keep the m70; grab a montana in the fires most hated chambering. I love winchesters as much as anyone, but the 6.5 montana is just a great package.
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Y'all are making me want to part with my m70 fwt '06 and pick up a Montana or Tikka. Keep the m70; grab a montana in the fires most hated chambering. I love winchesters as much as anyone, but the 6.5 montana is just a great package. Amen AK!
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Y'all are making me want to part with my m70 fwt '06 and pick up a Montana or Tikka. You don't have to get rid of the -06, but I bet you start leaving it home more often.
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There is nothing featherweight about a Featherweight.
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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The only FWT I currently have, push feed in .243, McMillan stock. Comparing it to a Montana is apples to volleyballs. Two different animals. Maybe "apples to volleyballs" but that's a sweet little rifle ya got there. I have one in walnut.
Camp is where you make it.
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Y'all are making me want to part with my m70 fwt '06 and pick up a Montana or Tikka. Keep the m70; grab a montana in the fires most hated chambering. I love winchesters as much as anyone, but the 6.5 montana is just a great package. Yup!
Camp is where you make it.
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Y'all are making me want to part with my m70 fwt '06 and pick up a Montana or Tikka. Keep the m70; grab a montana in the fires most hated chambering. I love winchesters as much as anyone, but the 6.5 montana is just a great package. I bet one in 6 Creed would be a dandy, too.
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