Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters NEW WINCHESTER MODEL 70 ACCURACY?

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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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.

26" was a typo.

Thanks, you got a teaser photo or two for us!

Thinking of ordering one of these or something in 6.5x55.

SD

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.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...2075/FN_M70_243_range_report#Post7422075

Range report with pics on my FN .243 Ultimate Shadow

First load workup of my 7wsm extreme weather. Shows some promise.