I just picked up one of my bucket list guns... and I think I "stole" it!
Winchester Model 70 270 WIN, Featherweight, 22” barrel, 1988 year mfg. New Haven, Leupold Vari X iii 3.5-10, Leupy bases and rings, Butler Creek flip caps and neoprene Uncle Mike’s buttstock shellholder, Limbsaver barrel dampener with, smith&wesson leather, full shell box belt pouch and approx 120 rounds of ammo
Is this the WINLITE model? What's the value of one of these in 98% plus condition???
Yes, that is a winlite. Very nice rifle man. I'm sure it will be a great shooter too. Keep us posted. That is a very sought after model. As far as value, do you want its value in parts, or complete rifle and extras? The stock is worth upwards of $500.00 by itself. The fwt barreled action another $400-$500 in the condition you describe (98%) and based on new pics. The scope another $350.00-$400. The ammo just sweetened the deal you got, but depends on if it's factory ammo. That would be 6 boxes at about $30/box. That is another $180.00. The other small items do not add much to the value of the rifle. That's how I figure if I got a good deal or not. I'm thinking if you are like me, you probably paid around $675.00 for everything, if you indeed "stole it"...
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.
The Browns don’t have the schnabel - they are nearly identical to the stock used on the magnum winlite supplied by McMillan - just less drop and a couple of other tiny differences.
It feels good to win one once in awhile! And this rifle just feels so right in my hands too!
I had to make up for the .270 I never should've let go... a .270 Westerner. I think it was the 3rd incarnation of the M70 Westerner from 2003ish? It was produced in the FN SC plant. It was never in their catalog!
I bought that one for <$500 a couple years ago. Although I made a small profit... I'm kicking myself for selling a potential collector gun! Sometimes I make poor choices.
You did great in my book. That’s a solid hunting rifle in my opinion and set up to hunt. I wished more makers would offer McMillan or similar today on their rifles. Saves me from having to swap em out!
I look at every old winchester with a junky stock and just wanna drop it in a McMillan, Bansner, Echols or Brown! Too bad the Browns and Echols are so expensive. The Bansners are looking pretty reasonable however! Now to find me a Classic Stainless in 30-06... well eventually! I can't be buying any more rifles right now (selling 2 others currently)! I shouldn't have bought this rifle... But I couldn't resist!
I look at every old winchester with a junky stock and just wanna drop it in a McMillan, Bansner, Echols or Brown! Too bad the Browns and Echols are so expensive. The Bansners are looking pretty reasonable however! Now to find me a Classic Stainless in 30-06... well eventually! I can't be buying any more rifles right now (selling 2 others currently)! I shouldn't have bought this rifle... But I couldn't resist!
Same here ES. I love wood on some, but others beg for a better fitting stock.
Echols would be expensive, IF we could actually buy the darn things!
You did great in my book. That’s a solid hunting rifle in my opinion and set up to hunt. I wished more makers would offer McMillan or similar today on their rifles. Saves me from having to swap em out!
No doubt, Scotty. I could either start building wood furniture or making plastic bowls with all the stocks I used to have laying everywhere.
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You did great in my book. That’s a solid hunting rifle in my opinion and set up to hunt. I wished more makers would offer McMillan or similar today on their rifles. Saves me from having to swap em out!
No doubt, Scotty. I could either start building wood furniture or making plastic bowls with all the stocks I used to have laying everywhere.
The Howa Alpine I just sold tonight... I LOVED the Bansner stock on it! Might have to pick up one for the .3006 m70 classic or fwt stainless that i BELIEVE I need... well I KNOW I WANT it!
The Howa Alpine I just sold tonight... I LOVED the Bansner stock on it! Might have to pick up one for the .3006 m70 classic or fwt stainless that i BELIEVE I need... well I KNOW I WANT it!
The stainless featherweights with walnut stocks are nice rifles too. I lucked into one last year. It took me a long time to find it too. Keep looking, you'll run across just the right one.
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.
Nice rifle. I have it's twin. The floorplate models, like yours, seem more desirable than the blind magazine models. You got a bunch of value in the extras as well. IMO, the rifle alone is worth around $900. Maybe even more in this crazy environment. The scope an easy $300 or more. The ammo is well over a dollar a round. The mounts, rings and other accessories just add more value. I think they handle really well. You done good.
