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Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles balltownbob #5687070 10/06/11
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by balltownbob So what if it ain't original...you have one of the finest made-to-hunt rifles on the planet with the memories of loved ones to go with it wherever you hunt..... +1, I totally agree. 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

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Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles southwind #5687078 10/06/11
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OP bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by southwind This is my 270WSM fwt I bought in the first year of production. I replaced the plastic grip cap with a steel super grade cap, and trigger guard assy with a steel guard. Just seemed right to do and the added weight I couldn't even tell. I have shot many a whitetail and proghorns with this rifle. Topped with a Zeiss Conquest 4X16 I think. This is my 300WSM in a Bell & Carlson Medalist stock with Freedom Tan patter. The rifle is topped with a Nikon Monarch in 4X16 I think. I added a target turret for elevation and had a Kenton Industries dial made for my load. I have taken mule deer, whitetail, elk, and bear with this rifle. You have good taste. Nice rifles.... 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

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles bsa1917hunter #5688177 10/07/11
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,468 Kansas southwind Campfire Regular
southwind Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,468 Kansas	Thanks bsa1917hunter, I have always been a model 70 fan. From the first stories I read as a kid from O'conner I had to have one. If I'm in the field hunting big game you can bet money I have a model 70 in my hands.

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles southwind #5689457 10/07/11
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,045 L.I. N.Y. S sqweeler Campfire Tracker
sqweeler Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,045 L.I. N.Y.	Speaking of Jack.1947 .270 with Kollmorgen/Stith Bearcub 2 http://photobucket.com/sqweeler i5

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles sqweeler #5689581 10/07/11
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,363 Oregon E ehunter Campfire Regular
ehunter Campfire Regular E Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,363 Oregon	Do they have to be pre-64's to get some face time if not I will post my pictures. If there is any proof of a man in a hunt it is not whether he killed a deer or elk but how he hunted it.

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Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles southwind #5689814 10/07/11
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by southwind Thanks bsa1917hunter, I have always been a model 70 fan. From the first stories I read as a kid from O'conner I had to have one. If I'm in the field hunting big game you can bet money I have a model 70 in my hands. I hear that. I always wanted one too because of JOC and others even Jim Zumbo and Charmichael planted the bug. However I could never afford one until I got older. I always packed the "poor man's" model 70 (sporterized m1917) and was content with it until I got my first pre 64 . I am very impressed with the new winchester model 70's too. Even the one Newhaven model 70 30-06 impresses the hell out of me with how consistently accurate it is. They are great and always work, alot to be said about that..... One of my favorite videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJEU...=FLpIJyGt699pwC12ePf4zlSg&lf=mh_lolz 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

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles bsa1917hunter #5689866 10/07/11
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,492 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,492 Bozeman, MT	On a bench... Or in the field; 257 Roberts Circa 1953... 270 Win. Circa 1949... 22 Hornet Pre-War Circa 1941...

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles shrapnel #5690211 10/07/11
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T_Inman Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,200	Originally Posted by shrapnel Is this a glitch in the system, or is your buddy just camera shy?

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles T_Inman #5690238 10/07/11
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,492 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,492 Bozeman, MT	Actually, that is my son back there with the buck he shot, same morning only about 50 yards apart.

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles shrapnel #5690385 10/07/11
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OP bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	I saw that too, thought it was pretty cool. 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

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Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles bsa1917hunter #5690404 10/07/11
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker
Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon	My Alaskan .338. 1958. On the job, quite some time ago. BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles Blacktail53 #5690549 10/07/11
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pak Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,697 Alaska, Ea. Wa.	BLKTL53, My understanding is the .338 was introduced in 1958 and first produced in 1959. I have one that is 459XXX. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Pete 'Often mistaken, never in doubt' 'Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge' Darwin

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles pak #5690587 10/07/11
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Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon	Originally Posted by pak BLKTL53, My understanding is the .338 was introduced in 1958 and first produced in 1959. I have one that is 459XXX. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Pete 454XXX... Win manufacturing dates sez 1958, when I looked it up. I, or they could be wrong too. Doesn't matter to me, though. Mine was bought from the original owner, a gun dealer in our city that kept the first .338 that came to him. BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles Blacktail53 #5690594 10/07/11
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Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon	Hey pak, Looky what I just found out..... "The year of manufacture for serial number 454XXX is 1959." Good call. Guess I'd better ask for my money back! LOL Per: http://oldguns.net/sn_php/winmods.htm BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles Blacktail53 #5691130 10/08/11
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,697 Alaska, Ea. Wa. pak Campfire Regular
pak Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,697 Alaska, Ea. Wa.	Blacktail, I'm with you. I've used mine on moose, brownies and sitka blacktails. Although I'm pondering letting this rifle go for something less powerful. I'm getting to the age that I would rather shoot a lighter recoiling cartridge and I don't keep guns I don't use. pete 'Often mistaken, never in doubt' 'Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge' Darwin

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles pak #5691189 10/08/11
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Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon	I bought mine for hunting elk and it's worked wonderfully for that purpose. In the 90's I made up my Sako .358 and in 2000, I started archery hunting. The Alaskan hasn't been used since. Although I kill an elk almost every year ( damage permits ) I just use the .358 or my .270 and they do just fine. BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles Blacktail53 #5691336 10/08/11
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,045 L.I. N.Y. S sqweeler Campfire Tracker
sqweeler Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,045 L.I. N.Y.	Look underneath the barrel forward the recoil lug.

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles sqweeler #5692565 10/08/11
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boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467	I've owned over a few pre-64 M70's over the years and have owned a few post-64's plus a few custom rifles built on M70 actions. I've much preferred vintage lever rifles. However, I recall a few years back - five or so - spotting some Winchester custom shop M70's for sale. I vaguely recall one in .35 Whelan and I think with an octagon barrel. As these were Winchester made rifles new in the box, I recall I did make an inquiry about them - and they were long gone. Ring a bell with anyone?

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles boltman #5695184 10/09/11
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Jericho Campfire Outfitter J Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,977	Slightly off topic, but did one of you guys win the beater 300H&H on GB today?

Re: Let's see your winchester model 70 rifles Jericho #5717701 10/16/11
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gregintenn Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076	I have a few, but right now I'd like to show you my deer rifle. It is a Model 70 Classic in 280 Remington. To me, it is the perfect deer rifle.

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