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Posted By: Gooch_McGrundle M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/01/22
I just picked up a Shot Show special M70 Featherweight in 257 Roberts. Rifle and 200 rounds of ammo for $1000. Been looking for one of these for a while. I have one in 7x57 as well. I have a fixed 4x on hand, but may try to find a 6x. Pretty excited! I’ll get some pics up when I get it all put together.
Posted By: Seafire Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/01/22
Nice Score!
Posted By: clockwork_7mm Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/01/22
What year were these released?
Posted By: roundoak Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/01/22
Good cartridge match. I have that match in Ruger M 77s.

Put some pictures when you can.
Originally Posted by clockwork_7mm
What year were these released?


I think 2012 or 13
Posted By: GreggH Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/01/22
You did good.
GreggH
Posted By: Redneck Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/01/22
Originally Posted by Gooch_McGrundle
I just picked up a Shot Show special M70 Featherweight in 257 Roberts. Rifle and 200 rounds of ammo for $1000. Been looking for one of these for a while. I have one in 7x57 as well. I have a fixed 4x on hand, but may try to find a 6x. Pretty excited! I’ll get some pics up when I get it all put together.
Sweet!

I bought mine about 20+ years ago for $450... Next year, passed on its twin for the same price.. Been kicking myself in the arse ever since... Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
Posted By: PaulBarnard Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/02/22
That sounds like a hell of a deal.
Just got back from vacation and put it all together. Mounted a Leupold 4x33 in low DD mounts and rings. If only they’d stop putting their logo on the top ring.

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Matches my 7x57 real nice. I may switch scopes and put the 6x36 on the 257.

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Posted By: High_Noon Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/13/22
Nice!
Posted By: handwerk Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/13/22
Good looking pair.
Nice!
Posted By: PintsofCraft Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/13/22
Sweet! I’ve got a .257 Fwt 70 from the ‘80s and it shoots great! Very sweet pair.
Posted By: EddieSouthgate Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/13/22
Congratulations , both are beautiful and in my two favorite cartridges.
Posted By: roundoak Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/13/22
Wow! Great match.
I've got a 2012 Shot Show Featherweight in 257 Rob as well. Beautiful, well built guns by FN in South Carolina.

You got a super deal! Enjoy it.
Posted By: dye7barrel Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/14/22
Beautiful, nicely done.
Posted By: hanco Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/14/22
I like pairs too, yours are very nice.
Posted By: Doc_Holidude Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/14/22
Very fine pair indeed! Thanks for sharing!
Posted By: hanco Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/15/22
You all are making me want one!!!!
Posted By: wilkeshunter Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/15/22
That is certainly a great combination. I have a .257 in a Ruger Hawkeye that I love. Everyone likes shooting that rifle.
Posted By: Elvis Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/15/22
Great rifles and scopes. They are even classier with fixed power scopes.

Add one in 6.5x55 and you'd have a great set.
Originally Posted by Elvis
Great rifles and scopes. They are even classier with fixed power scopes.

Add one in 6.5x55 and you'd have a great set.

Absolutely!
Posted By: shootinurse Re: M70 Fwt 257 Roberts - 05/18/22
Good deal you got there. Kudos on the fixed power scopes. Old school has been killin' 'em dead for a long time.
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