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I have been thinking about buying another 30-06 that is stainless and rugged. Some of the newer Winchesters that I have shot latley have impressed me with both the trigger and accuracy. Has anybody had expereince with the new Model 70 Extreme Weather SS yet? It seems to have quite a few additions out of the box. How does it compair to the Kimber Montana other than weight? Thanks for the info.
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A gentleman at my local gun store had just purchased the exact rifle you are asking about....he let me handle it and it seems well build and finish was also very good on the one he purchased,much better than the last crap Winchester was putting out before the ceased operations...can't know how it will shoot
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I have a 270 and really like it. It shoots extremely well. I have not had a single issue with it and I have been shooting it a lot over the last year. My only complaint is that the stock is a little clunky which it were more like a TI but other than that it shoots better than I can. I carried it with me all last fall in bad weather and never had a spec of rust or any issues with the finish. My rifle has a very smooth action.
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The way I am going to approach putting up a lightweight FN stainless 70 is to buy the SS/Walnut version. It has the non-fluted featherweight barrel contour, and by dropping it in a McMillan Edge, it should be in the same weight game as the new Kimber 84L. I don�t care for fluted barrels or the B&C stocks on the Extreme Weather, and I remain unsure about Kimber�s QC, so this is my new formula for the triangle. CP.
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I like the way you think CP. I'm wondering if it will really be as light as you think though. What is your estimated wieght of that build?
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I have a Classic SS/Walnut .30-06 featherweight that tips the scales (rifle only) at 6 lbs 12 oz. I am betting that adding a McMillan Edge, Tally one piece mounts and a 12 oz scope, that I�ll be going down the trail with a 06 at around 7 lbs 6 oz. or so. CP.
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Stainless rifle that's rugged? Get a Ruger M77 MK II and find a boat paddle stock. The M77 trigger is an easy fix and has less parts than a M 70. I have a stainless M70 and M77 MK II. The M 70 is smoother but IMHO not as rugged. If I was buying a rifle today it would be a M77 stainless Hawkeye with the laminated stock.
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I will pick mine up from Cabelas as soon as my bonus check arrives.
It is a 30-06.
I am planning on a Redfield 3x9x40.
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I just looked at the Win website. It looks like the '06 now comes with a 24" barrel...... even more interesting to me....
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It says 22 on the website, and I believe it is 22.
I'll measure it when I pick it up.
It's on lay away at Cabelas and I cant pick it up until my bonus check arrives.
I will measure it when I do, and I will let you all know.
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I have the exact rifle / caliber that you have asked about. Not very picky about the ammo I feed it. Have owned some Kimber Montanas and the stock on the Montanas are slimmer than the Winchester. I personally like the Winchester better.
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Last I saw it said 24", looks like they finally updated their specs
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Last I saw it said 24", looks like they finally updated their specs It did say 24" .
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Yes, it did.
It is really 22" though.
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Website says 24"...I just traded a NIB 270 EW that was 22".....I think the website has a typo.....
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That's the medalist B&C stock on that rifle isn't it, I had one on my CZ once...
Pretty cool, too bad I've already got a 30-06, I saw one of those all weathers in Cabelas. Pretty nice rig.
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I want one in 7mm rem mag.
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They had a super grade for 2,300 ! Wholly CRAP.
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I have an EW in 300 WSM.After 30-40 rounds of factory Fusions, it took one range trip to "find" a good load;66-H4350-165 shoots very well.
No issues with it whatsoever.
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