Been doing a bit of reading on this site about old Model 70s so I decided to join up and post a picture of my most recent acquisition. Then I realized I already joined this forum, six years ago! Anyhow, here she is. Took a sharp eye and around eight tanks of mid-grade to bring her from Minnesota to Montana.

Congrats! Give up some details....

Teasers are frowned on.

She's a December '38 rifle, in 30-06, with a pre-war Lyman Alaskan.

Nice, The RH Ruana Is a winner along with the Winchester!

The best hunting knife I have ever used. One sharpening will get me though one elk.

Great classic you have there, beautiful signs of use...enjoy!

That rifle really speaks to you. I love the signs of wear. It's been carried a bunch but well cared for and loved. Probably not shot too much either. Very nice rifle. Thanks for sharing and welcome to the fire.. Do you have any close up pics of the other side?

I don't yet, but I'll try to get more pictures of her tomorrow, perhaps along with her younger sisters.

Not to hijack your tread with knives but for 38 years my favorite
carry knife has been a 20A skinner from Rudy. My dad bought it for my 18th birthday and graduation from Boot Camp.

Love the rifle and I was eye balling the knife too.

I love the wear on the scope.

Yeah, good find.

Very nice.

donsm70

Here she is with her two younger sisters. From top to bottom, 1950 300(H&H)Magnum, 1953 257 Roberts, 1938 30-06.

ismith, Very impressive. I'd say you've got the continent covered with that trio. What is the story on the stock on the .257? It has some beautiful figure in it.
John

Always nice to see a 300 H&H without a pad....

All I know is its not an Factory stock and it looks and feels great. It does have some really nice figure that comes out in the sun.

Nice working collection of fine Winchesters!

Great critter medicine right there.. very nice old rifles.

I like the 300 as well. Very nice...

Best group at 100 yards using surplus Greek M2.

Looks like a great shooter too. You have a keeper!!

Checked the action screws after I posted that picture and tightened them all up a bit. Maybe with those screws tight and the right hand loads she will shoot Irish groups.

Lovely all the way around. The one in the OP shines silver where she was touched, we hear the purring.

Did a little load development with IMR4895 and 168 gr Speer HPBT. 49 grains was the ticket.

That's 5 shots at 100 yards at 0.89 inches. Now to work up a load with Nosler Partitions and maybe some Accubonds.

Looks great!!!! I love good shooting old model 70's!!

Perfect!!! I love these old Winchesters, especially 30-06s that shoot lights out!!!

Eric