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I would love a classic in 22hornet. But realize it probably wont happen I wonder if they will have any 22 cal. options? Have to wait and see. Mike

I will be buying one for sure. But, which exact model depends on what chamberings they have with a blued, Walnut stocked rifle. I also want as light a rifle as they make consistent with the above requirement. I could live with a 250 Sav, a 257 Roberts, a 7x57, or a 7-08, in that order of preference. My days of bigger boomers are over.

Don

I'll wait and see what the quality is like. But if they live up to the expectations, I'll be buying a SS Model 70 in either 270 or 30-06.

I'm with DMB on this, but mine needs to be the stainless featherweight

Me too, I really hope for a left-handed featherweight in standard calibers this time.

Doc

Absolutely NOT!

I want to get a one in 30-06. I generally allow myself one stock factory rifle to experiment with per year, and this is the one I've decided to go with as soon as I can get my hands on a suitable specimen. In the real world, the projected cost of these new M70s is quite reasonable.............

AD

Would love to pick up a S/S wood stocked model 70 in 270 Winchester.Might have to retire the magnums for that one.

I would like to have a one in the featherweight 270 in left hand. But I'm not going to wait 2 or 3 years for them to come out with the southpaw version. I had ordered 2 of the LH featherwieghts when the short mags came out and after waiting 9 months I finally called Browning and they shipped me 2 rifles from the factory direct to my dealer.

I was going to get a stainless 30-06, but I have purchased two Ruger Mark lls (7MM and .350 Rem. mag.) in the last few months. And, I really want to put a new stainless Ruger .338 RCM through its paces as soon as one is available. By the time I get these three rifles tuned-up and shooting to my standards, you guys will have posted complete critiques of the new Model 70 that will help me decide how badly I want one. CP.

I'll buy one, but it won't be for me.

I already have 4 mid-late 90's Classic's, plus a couple push feed Model 70's. The Classics include a stainless walnut Featherweight in 308, and a stainless walnut Sporter in '06. These are my dream rifles and I alredy have them, so probably won't be in the market for any more, unless........

Whatever the case maybe, I'm planning on a left-handed 6.5x55mm.

i'm gonna wait awhile see feedback first

I really want a stainless 9.3x62.

Figure the odds, right?


Okie John

Like many I missed a chance at a nice 270 featherweight once and have hated myself for not buying it. I have a 1/2 MOA Weatherby Mark V in .270 but if I could get a SS featherweight in .270 Win with some nice wood, like a complete fool I would consider trading the Weatherby....why I just don't know why other than some weird nostalgia..

in the real world, kimber is delivering their 8400 montana for about what you'd expect to pay for the new winchesters in blue/walnut...

i expect that i'll look that way first..... john w

I think I will stick to Sako - I fancy a Bavarian in 30-06. Known quality.......

I ll wait and see what the new 70s look like. One could get into my gun case if they are well made with good wood.

I have no need for one.