24hourcampfire.com
24hourcampfire.com
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Hop To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 30
L
Campfire Greenhorn
OP Offline
Campfire Greenhorn
L
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 30
I read online that the new M70's are no longer made here in the USA. Is this true or just bad info?

BP-B2

Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,884
J
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
J
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,884
Not sure exactly when the change, but they've been made in the FN factory in Belgium for several years. They moved production to the nSouth Carolina FN factory in 2008, but that is where FN makes military rifles, they just didn't have the room for production as I understand it.


Most people don't really want the truth.

They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 30
L
Campfire Greenhorn
OP Offline
Campfire Greenhorn
L
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 30
OK, Thanks. I have the ultimate shadow .30-06 that was made in South Carolina. I think I will hang onto it. Not sure if it will gain in value or not being made here in the U.S.

Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 96
5
Campfire Greenhorn
Offline
Campfire Greenhorn
5
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 96
I think you will find they are made in Portugal now. Yes, seriously.

Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,237
M
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
M
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,237
Last one I bought was stamped "Made in Portugal by Browning Viana".


molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
IC B2

Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713
B
Campfire 'Bwana
Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
B
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713
Originally Posted by JMR40
Not sure exactly when the change, but they've been made in the FN factory in Belgium for several years. They moved production to the nSouth Carolina FN factory in 2008, but that is where FN makes military rifles, they just didn't have the room for production as I understand it.

They were never made in Belgium. Where did you come up with that info?


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

BSA MAGA
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 23,385
7
79S Offline
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
7
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 23,385
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by JMR40
Not sure exactly when the change, but they've been made in the FN factory in Belgium for several years. They moved production to the nSouth Carolina FN factory in 2008, but that is where FN makes military rifles, they just didn't have the room for production as I understand it.

They were never made in Belgium. Where did you come up with that info?


Come on now don’t you remember those Belgium made model 70’s🤪


Originally Posted by Bricktop
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego.

Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713
B
Campfire 'Bwana
Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
B
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713
Originally Posted by 79S
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by JMR40
Not sure exactly when the change, but they've been made in the FN factory in Belgium for several years. They moved production to the nSouth Carolina FN factory in 2008, but that is where FN makes military rifles, they just didn't have the room for production as I understand it.

They were never made in Belgium. Where did you come up with that info?


Come on now don’t you remember those Belgium made model 70’s🤪


Uh sure, ok..


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

BSA MAGA
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 688
S
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
S
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 688
I have a Ultimate Shadow stainless M70 made in Utah.

Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 17,580
A
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
A
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 17,580
Reads “MADE IN USA *BACO INC MORGAN UTAH” correct?
Will be a made in SC if so. No actual production occurred in UT.

IC B3

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 23,385
7
79S Offline
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
7
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 23,385
Originally Posted by Showdog75
I have a Ultimate Shadow stainless M70 made in Utah.


Yep those ones were made at temple square in Salt Lake City 🤪.. model 70 was made at one of 3 places 1- New Haven, CT 1936-2005 2- Columbia, SC 2008-2013 3- Portugal 2014- they were never made anywhere else..

Last edited by 79S; 11/21/19.

Originally Posted by Bricktop
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego.

Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,246
T
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
T
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,246
Originally Posted by 79S
Originally Posted by Showdog75
I have a Ultimate Shadow stainless M70 made in Utah.


Yep those ones were made at temple square in Salt Lake City 🤪.. model 70 was made at one of 3 places 1- New Haven, CT 1936-2005 2- Columbia, SC 2008-2013 3- Portugal 2014- they were never made anywhere else..


You started off saying they were made in Utah, then three other places. Then said they were only made in the last three places. I'm confused, which is it made in 3 places or 4. Not trying to be smart aleck, just trying to learn.


Molɔ̀ːn Labé
Grandpa:the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Dad:son you have 2 choices for supper eat or don't eat.
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,348
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,348
The Utah part was a joke. They were never made there.

Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,246
T
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
T
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,246
I missed the joke. I have always loved the 94, but never a fan of any of the others. Just trying to learn something.


Molɔ̀ːn Labé
Grandpa:the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Dad:son you have 2 choices for supper eat or don't eat.
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 23,385
7
79S Offline
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
7
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 23,385
Originally Posted by Texczech
I missed the joke. I have always loved the 94, but never a fan of any of the others. Just trying to learn something.


Temple square was the clue to it being a joke..


Originally Posted by Bricktop
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego.

Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,730
B
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
B
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,730
Some .35Rems were reportedly made in Shanghai....


laissez les bons temps rouler
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,084
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,084
Originally Posted by lonehawk
I read online that the new M70's are no longer made here in the USA. Is this true or just bad info?


No, but don't worry Model 70 is based on Springfield military rifle which was modification of Mauser 98 so is good the guns parts are made someplace in EU and assembled in Portugal. Look, Bergara rifles are made in Spain and many say are superior to current Remington 700s. Think of the World as an island, it's all good. Plenty of used ones from CT out there at affordable prices.

Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,246
T
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
T
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,246
Originally Posted by winchester70
The Utah part was a joke. They were never made there.


Originally Posted by 79S
Originally Posted by Texczech
I missed the joke. I have always loved the 94, but never a fan of any of the others. Just trying to learn something.


Temple square was the clue to it being a joke..


That's why I dont go looking for old Winchesters or Savages. I dont know enough about them to know what I'm looking at.


Molɔ̀ːn Labé
Grandpa:the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Dad:son you have 2 choices for supper eat or don't eat.
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 28,512
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 28,512
The last thing I saw was that the actions are made here, then assembled in Portugal, where the stocks have come from since FN took over. I've also read that the current ones are the best in a long time, certainly better than late New Haven ones. If and when it makes sense to move production elsewhere, I expect they will, even back here. Many Browning guns have been put together in Portugal over the years, even A5s for a time.

If that bothers you, buy something else.


What fresh Hell is this?
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,202
W
WTF Offline
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
W
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,202
Originally Posted by 79S
Originally Posted by Showdog75
I have a Ultimate Shadow stainless M70 made in Utah.


Yep those ones were made at temple square in Salt Lake City 🤪.. model 70 was made at one of 3 places 1- New Haven, CT 1936-2005 2- Columbia, SC 2008-2013 3- Portugal 2014- they were never made anywhere else..


That's why the mormons put a big wall around it and dug a ditch.

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  RickBin 

Link Copied to Clipboard
YB23

Who's Online Now
394 members (1lesfox, 300jimmy, 160user, 257 mag, 1lessdog, 12344mag, 39 invisible), 2,078 guests, and 914 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums81
Topics1,187,594
Posts18,398,021
Members73,815
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023


 







Fish & Game Departments | Solunar Tables | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | DMCA
Hunting | Fishing | Camping | Backpacking | Reloading | Campfire Forums | Gear Shop
Copyright © 2000-2024 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.095s Queries: 14 (0.003s) Memory: 0.8967 MB (Peak: 1.0308 MB) Data Comp: Zlib Server Time: 2024-03-28 11:30:23 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS