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Walked into the local pawn shop today. New in the rack, sat a 95-98% model 70 in 225 win. Great looking bore with an era correct Weaver scope to boot! I scored it for $850. I'll pick it up next month after recouping from Christmas.
Anyone know what time of year that Winchester makes ammo? I'd like to pick up a box or two, to have with the rifle. Thanks!
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How cool is that?! What vintage is the rifle?
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The oiginal owner said that it was a 1967 model. I'll post some pix when I get I pick it up. I was a little worried that I paid too much, but the book said otherwise.
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You will like it! I have std barrel and heavy barrel the ammo is out there but U have to look, bought a box this week for 30 a pal picked up at a pawn shop. Red W in grip cap? Both of mine will shoot, the factory std had the sights removed , was an eazy job as they were screwed on. Winchester came out with it to replace the swift, nothing can do that! very best winpoor
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I HAVE THE SAME MODEL AND I ALSO HAVE SOME AMMO
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Cool cartridge and rifle. I love mine. I think you did well on the price.
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Yes, it has the red W on the grip cap. I'm pretty excited to go and get it! If it was any other month, I'd already have it! Will post pictures then.
A buddy of mine told me that a lot of the 225's didn't make it into the eighties, as a bunch of them got re-barreled into 22-250's and other chamberings when the 225 started to die off. Makes sense to me. Feeling pretty good about this find.
Does Winchester still make brass for reloading, or just offer a limited quantity of loaded ammo?
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Im 'die hard 64 BUT have owned and shot many post guns and compared to their counterparts of same era ,make mine a model 70. All red' W 'guns I own are nice shooters, here is what one looks like sans iron sights. very best winpoor
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WP: I agree. I love pre64s. But in the early 90s I bought a couple of model 70s in 225. One was a sporter and 1 a varmint. Both were very accurate. I still have the sporter
Recently, I bought a m70 30/06 made in 1964. It too, is ugly as sin. But it shoots 150gr Sierra Pro Hunters into very tight groups using JOCs load of 4064. U Just killed 2 hogs and a doe today using that ol' rifle. Ain't this a fun hobby!!
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WP, That looks just like the one that I'm buying. Nice looking rig!
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Winchester poor, I see that your gun has a pad on it, is this the way that they came? If they would have come that way what kind of pad would it have been?
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I think this one is aftermarket, handy truck gun! very best WinPoor
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Not sure the exact date, but a 1967 M-70 should have the second version of the reverse checkered stock (1964 and 1965 M70's have the first variation as seen in Win-poors photo). The second variation came out in 1966, has a different impressed checkering pattern, shiny finish, and a Red "W" pistol grip cap (cap identical to the first variation). The third variation has the same checkering pattern as the second variation, a flat finish, and a little scroll work in the pistol grip cap. These are the standard stock finishes, there were also two variations of the Deluxe stock.
Ps. Longshot, You will enjoy owning a 225 WIN in an early Post-64 M70 - all the early pushfeed's I have owned have been shooters (I'm down to my last one now, a 1966 225 WIN). My understanding is that Winchester Ammunition classifies 225 WIN as "obsolescent" and runs it infrequently. I bought cases from Huntington's several years ago - when they are available get yourself 300 and you will be set for a lot of shooting.
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Does anyone know of a 1964-65 style stock that is uncut or unaltered for a standard weight .225? If so I would greatly appreciate a PM.
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Claybirds, I think I still have a couple of post-64 stocks buried in all my parts and pieces - let me check and I will let you know. Odessa
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I have seen one about month ago. It had parkerized action, blued medium tapered barrel and dreadful pressed checkering. The gun was in fair shape and almost $700, insane. You do not want obsolete rimmed varmint cartridge in a bolt gun. It was stupid idea that lasted decade or less (Winchester stopped this chambering ca. 1972). If you like unusual stuff put together 6mmx45mm on CZ or ZCZ mini-Mauser action. Very nice deer cartridge in small handy package.
Big two thumbs down for .225 Winchester.
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I have seen one about month ago. It had parkerized action, blued medium tapered barrel and dreadful pressed checkering. The gun was in fair shape and almost $700, insane. You do not want obsolete rimmed varmint cartridge in a bolt gun. It was stupid idea that lasted decade or less (Winchester stopped this chambering ca. 1972). If you like unusual stuff put together 6mmx45mm on CZ or ZCZ mini-Mauser action. Very nice deer cartridge in small handy package.
Big two thumbs down for .225 Winchester. Ever tried one?
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