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Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18884975 10/30/23
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,691 Tomball, TX S strosfann Campfire Regular
strosfann Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,691 Tomball, TX	I have a lightweight Wintuff stock here - just need to find a decent barreled action to drop into it. Would like a 280 or 25-06 but could slum a 270. I’m stocked on 30-06’s.

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Re: Light weight mod 70s Technoman26 #18885044 10/30/23
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5 E earlybrd OP Campfire Outfitter
OP earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5	Originally Posted by Technoman26 I have one that was built by Larry Racine (LPR Gunsmithing) for me. It is 100% built from Winchester parts. The stock was an eBay find. The barrel was a new take-off from a PF Featherweight Larry had in the shop for years. The action came from a gentleman here on the campfire. Larry trued the action, screwed on (and milled the barrel to ensure the timing was correct for the roll mark), re-chambered, adjusted the factory trigger, and glass bedded into the stock. It's light, handles and balances well, and shoots as good as it looks. So I suppose it's no longer a factory Lightweight, but it's a darn nice rifle. Rob What cal?

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18885071 10/30/23
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,278 Concord, NH T Technoman26 Campfire Tracker
Technoman26 Campfire Tracker T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,278 Concord, NH	Originally Posted by earlybrd Originally Posted by Technoman26 I have one that was built by Larry Racine (LPR Gunsmithing) for me. It is 100% built from Winchester parts. The stock was an eBay find. The barrel was a new take-off from a PF Featherweight Larry had in the shop for years. The action came from a gentleman here on the campfire. Larry trued the action, screwed on (and milled the barrel to ensure the timing was correct for the roll mark), re-chambered, adjusted the factory trigger, and glass bedded into the stock. It's light, handles and balances well, and shoots as good as it looks. So I suppose it's no longer a factory Lightweight, but it's a darn nice rifle. Rob What cal? 308 Win

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18885363 10/30/23
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 811 Carroll Co Mississippi C carrollco Campfire Regular
carrollco Campfire Regular C Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 811 Carroll Co Mississippi	I have a 1984 Winchester Model 70 Carbine push feed with 20” barrel. Had 2 at one time, both in 30/06. They are flamethrowers in poor light conditions and ruff on your ears. I still have mine, Son traded his in so he could buy a high dollar Jose Remirize classical guitar for performances. Mine has a compact 2 X 7 Browning ( Burris made) scope with engraved Millett rings. Not weighed it but it is my go to rifle for stands or stalking. Very light compared to a Remington 742 I had earlier. I at one time had a Model 70 Westerner. Rather rare but heavy also in 30/06. May have had a 24 or 26” barrel. Just heavy for type hunting we do in Southeast. Probably perfect for out west or sendero Texas tower hunting. I didn’t have but one season and something else came along that I had to try.

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18885401 10/30/23
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5 E earlybrd OP Campfire Outfitter
OP earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5	I believe both of ours are 22in barrels

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Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18885589 10/30/23
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA	1st deer rifle I bought myself, I was 17. Had a one piece mount and a redfield tracker 3-9x then. Now has a McMillan FWT pattern, talleys and that Burris as a place holder. Did have a conquest 3-9x I need on another rifle.

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18885592 10/30/23
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA	The original stocks have great ergos for me. Had a .223 with a Douglas barrel for a few years that was a hell of a shooter and killed a pile of groundhogs.

Re: Light weight mod 70s jackmountain #18885733 10/30/23
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5 E earlybrd OP Campfire Outfitter
OP earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5	Originally Posted by jackmountain 1st deer rifle I bought myself, I was 17. Had a one piece mount and a redfield tracker 3-9x then. Now has a McMillan FWT pattern, talleys and that Burris as a place holder. Did have a conquest 3-9x I need on another rifle. Hell ya👍

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18885774 10/30/23
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,936 Georgia M Mgw619 Campfire Regular
Mgw619 Campfire Regular M Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,936 Georgia	Any guru's know when the lightweight lettering was on the barrel just after winchester 70 vs on the other side alone and in a cursive lettering? Years You'll shoot your eye out

Re: Light weight mod 70s Mgw619 #18885808 10/30/23
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OP earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5	Originally Posted by Mgw619 Any guru's know when the lightweight lettering was on the barrel just after winchester 70 vs on the other side alone and in a cursive lettering? Years I got both versions I think the cursive was cool as schit

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Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18886178 10/30/23
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA	Originally Posted by earlybrd Originally Posted by Mgw619 Any guru's know when the lightweight lettering was on the barrel just after winchester 70 vs on the other side alone and in a cursive lettering? Years I got both versions I think the cursive was cool as schit I’ve never seen one like that, pretty cool! I didn’t think there were many around. Always heard the stock was designed by someone of notoriety. Can’t remember who now.

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18886204 10/30/23
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA	Carbines with shorter barrels made ‘84-‘87, rifles with im guessing 22” Barrels made ‘87-‘95. I bought mine around ‘88 or ‘89 so if yours is a rifle and has cursive it would had to have been first year (‘87) only or possibly 87 & 88? Maybe someone in the know will chime in. All I’ve seen have the same reddish stocks with decent grain. Mine isn’t the most accurate but will send most loads into 1 1/2” @ 100.

Re: Light weight mod 70s jackmountain #18886216 10/30/23
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5 E earlybrd OP Campfire Outfitter
OP earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,744 Likes: 5	Originally Posted by jackmountain Originally Posted by earlybrd Originally Posted by Mgw619 Any guru's know when the lightweight lettering was on the barrel just after winchester 70 vs on the other side alone and in a cursive lettering? Years I got both versions I think the cursive was cool as schit I’ve never seen one like that, pretty cool! I didn’t think there were many around. Always heard the stock was designed by someone of notoriety. Can’t remember who now.

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18887552 10/31/23
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,278 Concord, NH T Technoman26 Campfire Tracker
Technoman26 Campfire Tracker T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,278 Concord, NH	Originally Posted by earlybrd Originally Posted by jackmountain 1st deer rifle I bought myself, I was 17. Had a one piece mount and a redfield tracker 3-9x then. Now has a McMillan FWT pattern, talleys and that Burris as a place holder. Did have a conquest 3-9x I need on another rifle. Hell ya👍 I'm with you earlybrd, I like both those stocks. Either version works for me.

Re: Light weight mod 70s Mgw619 #18887800 10/31/23
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,933 Likes: 11 A AKwolverine Campfire Ranger
AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,933 Likes: 11	Originally Posted by Mgw619 Any guru's know when the lightweight lettering was on the barrel just after winchester 70 vs on the other side alone and in a cursive lettering? Years Roughly ‘89 - ‘92 on the cursive or script; so prior to that.

Re: Light weight mod 70s Technoman26 #18888154 10/31/23
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,104 Likes: 8 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,104 Likes: 8 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Technoman26 I have one that was built by Larry Racine (LPR Gunsmithing) for me. It is 100% built from Winchester parts. The stock was an eBay find. The barrel was a new take-off from a PF Featherweight Larry had in the shop for years. The action came from a gentleman here on the campfire. Larry trued the action, screwed on (and milled the barrel to ensure the timing was correct for the roll mark), re-chambered, adjusted the factory trigger, and glass bedded into the stock. It's light, handles and balances well, and shoots as good as it looks. So I suppose it's no longer a factory Lightweight, but it's a darn nice rifle. Rob That's a sweet rifle. 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: Light weight mod 70s bsa1917hunter #18888487 10/31/23
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,278 Concord, NH T Technoman26 Campfire Tracker
Technoman26 Campfire Tracker T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,278 Concord, NH	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by Technoman26 I have one that was built by Larry Racine (LPR Gunsmithing) for me. It is 100% built from Winchester parts. The stock was an eBay find. The barrel was a new take-off from a PF Featherweight Larry had in the shop for years. The action came from a gentleman here on the campfire. Larry trued the action, screwed on (and milled the barrel to ensure the timing was correct for the roll mark), re-chambered, adjusted the factory trigger, and glass bedded into the stock. It's light, handles and balances well, and shoots as good as it looks. So I suppose it's no longer a factory Lightweight, but it's a darn nice rifle. Rob That's a sweet rifle. Thanks BSA. I'm pretty fond of it. Not to mention, Larry is a family friend. He and my dad have know each other for 50 years or so. Larry is in his mid-eighties and claims he's going to retire. I'm skeptical. Last time I was at the shop (last spring) he had more rifles in the shop than I'd seen in a few years.

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18888671 10/31/23
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,658 Likes: 1 NY R richj Campfire Regular
richj Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,658 Likes: 1 NY	This is cheating. Win M670 from the late 60's. Push feed 30/06 carbine. Even with an 18.5" barrel it is still 7#2oz Last edited by richj; 10/31/23.

Re: Light weight mod 70s Technoman26 #18889216 10/31/23
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,307 Likes: 1 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,307 Likes: 1 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by Technoman26 I have one that was built by Larry Racine (LPR Gunsmithing) for me. It is 100% built from Winchester parts. The stock was an eBay find. The barrel was a new take-off from a PF Featherweight Larry had in the shop for years. The action came from a gentleman here on the campfire. Larry trued the action, screwed on (and milled the barrel to ensure the timing was correct for the roll mark), re-chambered, adjusted the factory trigger, and glass bedded into the stock. It's light, handles and balances well, and shoots as good as it looks. So I suppose it's no longer a factory Lightweight, but it's a darn nice rifle. Rob Boy, I could get along with that rifle pretty well. Semper Fi

Re: Light weight mod 70s earlybrd #18889716 10/31/23
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 760 Michigan S SteveO Campfire Regular
SteveO Campfire Regular S Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 760 Michigan	I put together a .300 WSM Classic with a Bansner Sheephunter stock and Gentry rings and it was 7lb 4oz with a 3.5-10 VX-3

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