21", Karl did the flutes, Steel Bedded factory stock, NECG irons.
With the Victory 1.5-6x42 it's pushing 9#'s all up. If I swapped to the VX-3 1.5-5x20 it would be a little over 8 1/2 pounds, which is about as light as I'd want a .375 H&H. I generally don't like Tupperware, but have gotten used to this one, like the way it handles and it's tough. In this configuration, balance is good, handling is quick and like most M-70's, it's a shooter.
DF
That is definitely a shooter and a good looking M70. While I am not a synthetic stock aficionado that rig looks good. Did the NECG irons just drop on the Model 70? I could not tell from the picture if the NECG rear sight was mounted. I was going to get the rear NECG sight for my Lipsey's Ruger M77 RSI in brushed stainless .30-06. I did not know they fit on the Model 70.
BTW my 1997 Winchester Model 70, "Classic Express" in .375 H&H is on the way. I should have it some time next week.
PS Holy cow, that is a heck of a Zeiss Scope, $2500+!
