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Found a pre 64 model 70 standard in 30-06 for $650.
Would say it's an 80% gun with pad. Not concerned about collector value as much as huntability.
What I want is a somewhat heavy rifle for stand hunting deer, not mountain hunting.
Is $650 a good price?
What type of accuracy should I reasonably expect?

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Market is a little soft now, but I would still consider that a very fair price. Depending on the scope and mounts you choose, it will probably weigh out a little over 9 pounds. Almost all will do 1 1/2 MOA, some are quite a bit better.

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I just picked one up for the same price, the market has softened which for me is wonderful as a buyer/shooter. All my pre 64's are hunters too, if you want a pre 64 it might be the right time to snag it up.

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Nevermind. It sold while I deliberated.

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There was a guy on another site I frequent that had an all original one for sale that was in great condition for $1,000.00..... I'd be all over that one if I were looking...


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Originally Posted by rusty75
Nevermind. It sold while I deliberated.


There's more out there. Trust me...


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

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Originally Posted by rusty75
Found a pre 64 model 70 standard in 30-06 for $650.
Would say it's an 80% gun with pad. Not concerned about collector value as much as huntability.
What I want is a somewhat heavy rifle for stand hunting deer, not mountain hunting.
Is $650 a good price?
What type of accuracy should I reasonably expect?


Not bad buy assuming no throat erosion, sharp rifling w/o rust and crown in good shape.

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Should have bought that one..

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I never liked the too heavy old standard grade 70's. Even the featherweights are heavy, with a scope, to carry.


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I picked one up about a month ago for $750. 1939, Model 70, .30-06, Weaver K4-60, a grand old piece that belonged to someones father.

I even tried to talk the gent into keeping the rifle because of the history. His wife said, too many guns. I was saddened but took it off his hands.

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I buy Win pre 64 M70s, Rem700s, 98 Mausers, and Savage 110s.
I put new barrels and stocks on them. Then I shoot a deer with them.


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Just to get the M70 action ...$650 would be about right.

In the above 1949 M70 pic, I will throw out the scope, rings, bases, sling, swivels, recoil pad, trigger, and barrel.

I may use that stock.


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i own a few mod.70 pre 64`s love this action, I even built a custom in a 257 weatherby mag. its a great action !


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I am picking up a 1953 featherweight in 30-06 tomorrow at the FFL that came with a 6X redfield. It is definitely a buyer's market at the moment. I would not even consider selling for anywhere close to what I paid for this rifle. It was an online auction so it may be misrepresented, but I was buying the action at this price. Hoping for the best.


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My brother and his son just bought 2 pre 64 actions .1 standard and on FW for 1000. Gunbroker contact...so they seem to be getting a little cheaper..


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