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Gents,
I'm looking to get either: Featherweight or Extreme Weather in 300WSM or 325WSM.
I have shouldered both, both feel sweet! But as weight is always a consideration..........
My questions:
Are the weights listed on the Winchester website correct, or just made up/close enough figures?
Which is lighter?
Thanks in advance, 340.
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PS- Also like to get your 'general' thoughts regarding the new SC Model 70 
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They recently updated their weights to be more real world correct. From what I've seen, they are now pretty close to actual weight. You can go to their website and check them: http://www.winchesterguns.com/
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There's been much talk of the new rifles. Most is damn good except the consensus is the triggers have much to be desired, unless you like the browning box (enclosed) type trigger. Accuracy seems to be very good and fit and finish is great, they are very nice for the money in my opinion. As far as weight is concerned, they are so damn close it may not even be a consideration for one over the other. More or less, which ever one fits the best would be the winner. I'd personally opt for the EW, unless you happen to find a nice fwt for a price you can't pass up 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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The Featherweight is actually not all that light -- at least not by contemporary standards. The calibers you mention are both listed at around 7 lbs., which is the same listed weight for the EW, if I recall correctly.
That may be one reason they're rolling out the new Featherweight Compact, which has 20-in. barrels and a catalogue weight of 6 1/2 lbs, but I think it's only offered in 22-250, 243, 7mm-08 and 308.
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There's been much talk of the new rifles. Most is damn good except the consensus is the triggers have much to be desired, unless you like the browning box (enclosed) type trigger. Accuracy seems to be very good and fit and finish is great, they are very nice for the money in my opinion. As far as weight is concerned, they are so damn close it may not even be a consideration for one over the other. More or less, which ever one fits the best would be the winner. I'd personally opt for the EW, unless you happen to find a nice fwt for a price you can't pass up How are you getting along with the FW?
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The new posted weights are closer to reality, but still 3 ounces less than what I found for the short action EW and FW I weighed. Kind of a BS move by Winchester to have such bogus weights out in the first place.
If weight is a real consideration, the FW offers you the opportunity for a lighter package with a new stock. The EW has at least a 1/4 pound more metal depending on caliber (5 ounces in the ones I checked).
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There's been much talk of the new rifles. Most is damn good except the consensus is the triggers have much to be desired, unless you like the browning box (enclosed) type trigger. Accuracy seems to be very good and fit and finish is great, they are very nice for the money in my opinion. As far as weight is concerned, they are so damn close it may not even be a consideration for one over the other. More or less, which ever one fits the best would be the winner. I'd personally opt for the EW, unless you happen to find a nice fwt for a price you can't pass up How are you getting along with the FW? I was wondering if you'd see that . I love it as a matter of fact. This is what I mean by a deal coming your way and not buying the EW. SLM gave me an excellent deal on a 308 fwt SC model 70 and it is an excellent rifle. Thanks again SLM. I really appreciate it
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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EW is Extreme Weather model 70 for short.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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My 270 EW with talley lows and a Leupold 6x36 weights 8pds.
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I don't have a scale so I am wondering if you know what your BC stock weighed? I called them and the BC stock weighs in 1.85 lbs.
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I don't have a scale so I am wondering if you know what your BC stock weighed? I called them and the BC stock weighs in 1.85 lbs. I heard that figure too  Thinking B&C light/strong stock might be in order. What do these weigh. Thoughts on the B&C as an aftermarket M70 stock? I saw one on the Browning Ti, I liked it.
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Other than weight I think they are fine stock I have not heard of that stock before they do make a TI type stock for Remingtons but have not seen one like that for a winchester.
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Other than weight I think they are fine stock I have not heard of that stock before they do make a TI type stock for Remingtons but have not seen one like that for a winchester. I agree. It feels extremely sturdy & tough! I'm just a lightweight rifle slut with a passion for CRF Model 70's
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The 308 EW I bought was 4 oz heavier than advertised. Have no idea about other calibers. Most of the excess weight is in the stock. Mine was 30oz. I know B&C claims they are lighter, but not by my scales. Dumped mine and replaced it with an Edge and the rifle lost 7 oz and is much more trim through the grip and fore end.
Final weight 7 lbs 5 oz with a Leupold 2.5-8x in Talley lightweight rings.
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The web site says a Featherweight 30-06 will weigh 7 lbs. Add a scope and rings and a magazine full of shells and it will be well over 8 lbs. Hardly what I would call a "Featherweight"!
Back around 1980 or 1982 I had a Featherweight in .270 Win. Pulled the stock and substituted a Brown Precision stock. Then it became a featherweight. As a matter of fact I still have the Brown stock. Maybe I should look around for a Featherweight to put it on.
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My 7mm08 FW is right at 8 lbs with ultralight mounts and a 2-7 Leupold. Perfect weight, heavy enough to be steady, though the balance is a little farther back than I prefer.
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Dose 28-29oz sound about right?? About 6-7 ozs heavier than an Edge and I think they are around 22-23oz.
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