Originally Posted by DakotaDeer
The 670 preceeded the Ranger, and had a standard sporter barrel contour.

The first Ranger series had standard sporter contour (except featherweight contour in the youth versions), blind magazine, and rear sights dovetailed into the barrel.

The second Ranger series had featherweight contour in all non-magnum chamberings, floorplate, and screw on rear sight.

All three had cheap hardwood stocks. All three have shot great for me, and are just as good as any other Model 70 XTR that I have.


DakotaDeer,

I went back and took another look at the one on the pawn shop. It appears to be the first series "Ranger". It has a standard contour barrel, dovetailed rear sight, and blind magazine.
It is marked "Ranger" on the barrel. Nice looking bore from what I can see without a borescope, crown in great shape, and no rust.

Thanks guys, for all of your input!

Ed

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