Cabelas and bass pro…..The pricing they put online is based on the price they paid. I’ve seen several FWT for less than 1000 come across the gun library. The high priced ones are because some bonehead paid too much for it and they now need their 30%. If it comes in as trade, the price may be a lot lower.
Fortunately for me, I’m not a FWT fan unless I’m 7mm RM because it’s not really a FWT. I like Classic Sporters in walnut post 64 so that helps with pricing. I’m still looking for one in .270 or 7mm RM. I want heavy and 24-26” barrels.
You are really missing out, if you don't like pre 64 Winchester model 70 featherweights. As they are lighter, and they still shoot damn near as well as their heavy brothers (std weights). Check out how Dusty's rifle shoots. I've had them shoot that well, and still have some like that. They carry very well because they are balanced well and lighter. To me they feel better in the hands than a std wt. The op knows what he's looking for, and the guys that know what they are, search them out.
