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Picked up a Model 70 Extreme Sporter 300wsm a couple of years ago. Only put a couple of boxes thru it breaking in the barrel so can not really provide a serious accuracy evaluation. It did print MOA during that process. It heats up quick and really takes a good while to cool down between shots. Really like the rifle and feel the $650 tag at Sportsmans Whse was a terrific value. Its more gun caliber wise than I need but it was only offered in magnums. If I could only have one bolt action rifle for big game it would be hard to overlook it.
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Campfire Greenhorn
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[quote=SD65] IAE_pilot,
So can you confirm a 22" barrel rather than the 26" barrel listed on Winchester's website for the new FW in 7x57?
Thanks,
SD
Yes, 22 in barrel in beautiful dark walnut with reddish tint.
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Thanks, you got a teaser photo or two for us! Thinking of ordering one of these or something in 6.5x55. SD [quote=SD65] IAE_pilot,
So can you confirm a 22" barrel rather than the 26" barrel listed on Winchester's website for the new FW in 7x57?
Thanks,
SD
Yes, 22 in barrel in beautiful dark walnut with reddish tint.
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I bought a Winchester model 70 Extreme weather in 300 win mag. I'm EXTREMELY dissatisfied with the accuracy. It groups 2 1/2 to 4 inch groups at 100 yards. I've tried several types of ammo: Remington Premiere, Winchester, Barnes Vor-TX, Hornady, Federal Premium and Federal Fusion. I'm shooting off of a lead sled, so I know I'm holding the rifle still. I've checked the base and ring screws. I've tried a Zies Conquest and a Nikon scope, both 4.5-14. Winchester's web site says I can expect 1 inch group at 100 yards, but there service center says the spec calls for 2 inch group at 100 yards. It may take 2 months for Winchester to examine the rifle.
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Last edited by Paul_C; 05/03/13.
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First load workup of my 7wsm extreme weather. Shows some promise.
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