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I saw a Winchester Ranger in 223 at a pawnshop back in
the 90s and didnt buy it. Only one in 223 I have ever
encountered.

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There was another "econo" version M70: the M670. Probably predated the Ranger version? Came across a used one years ago, in 30-06. Recollect that it had a 22" barrel, matte blue finish (or at least not the deep, lustrous blue) and checkered birch stock, no floor plate?

Then there are the Sears Ted Williams versions, that don't fetch the prices "real" M70s do.


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dubePA,

I love your by-line. I quoted you over on the Box Stock 700 thread, as pertaining to a certain chronically annoying poster. Your quote nailed that particular situation.

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That one goes back aways. Originally laid that'un on a doofus I once worked with, that no one could get along with. Although the original version had harsher words in 'er.

He didn't last long, after the boss put him in my crew. Figured that was by design? ;O)


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The 670 preceeded the Ranger, and had a standard sporter barrel contour.

The first Ranger series had standard sporter contour (except featherweight contour in the youth versions), blind magazine, and rear sights dovetailed into the barrel.

The second Ranger series had featherweight contour in all non-magnum chamberings, floorplate, and screw on rear sight.

All three had cheap hardwood stocks. All three have shot great for me, and are just as good as any other Model 70 XTR that I have.

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Rooted out a 1972 catalog I have, that was for a local gunshop which was once "the place" to be around here, but went out of business some years ago.

The retail price for a M670 back then, was $129. The "standard" M70, listed for $174. There is also a M770, that has a walnut stock and appears to have a blind magazine, listed for $139. Don't recall that one?


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I saw a M670 in 264WM awhile back, pretty plain looking
gun. Also saw one in 222 at a gunshow once. If I remember
correctly they dont have the M70 safety.

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Good point. Dug the catalog back out and it says the M670 has a two position safety. The M770 says three position safety.


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Originally Posted by DakotaDeer
The 670 preceeded the Ranger, and had a standard sporter barrel contour.

The first Ranger series had standard sporter contour (except featherweight contour in the youth versions), blind magazine, and rear sights dovetailed into the barrel.

The second Ranger series had featherweight contour in all non-magnum chamberings, floorplate, and screw on rear sight.

All three had cheap hardwood stocks. All three have shot great for me, and are just as good as any other Model 70 XTR that I have.


DakotaDeer,

I went back and took another look at the one on the pawn shop. It appears to be the first series "Ranger". It has a standard contour barrel, dovetailed rear sight, and blind magazine.
It is marked "Ranger" on the barrel. Nice looking bore from what I can see without a borescope, crown in great shape, and no rust.

Thanks guys, for all of your input!

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My buddy had one back in the 80's in 30-06 and I sighted it in for him a time or two. Can't really comment on the quality but as others have alluded to, it kicked like a damn mule. I think they were fairly light weight. John.

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Early 670 had an awkward 2-position safety.

The later 670 and all Rangers had the normal 3-position safety.

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