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taylorce1 · November 5, 2012, 11:47 PM

You can't hardly buy what I would consider a bad Winchester M70, I even like the post 64 push feed rifles. Pre 1964 M70 Winchester rifles are the most desired but you can pick up a decent shooter grade for around $700-800. Then M70 Classics ($500-750+) and the new FN produced M70 are the next in desirability because of the claw extractor. Then you have the post 1964 push feed M70 ($350-500+) coming in last, but this is where you can find a the best deal on a great deer rifle IMO.

The reason I added the plus sign to the end of my prices was because certain rifles are hard to get and highly desired. The M70 XTR feather weight in 6.5X55 is one that comes to mind that runs between $800 & $1K for a push feed rifle for a 90% or better condition. However a .30-06 super grade shoulder be a lot easier to find just be patient and you'll find one that fits the amount of cash you want to pay.

November 5, 2012, 11:47 PM	#6
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,249	You can't hardly buy what I would consider a bad Winchester M70, I even like the post 64 push feed rifles. Pre 1964 M70 Winchester rifles are the most desired but you can pick up a decent shooter grade for around $700-800. Then M70 Classics ($500-750+) and the new FN produced M70 are the next in desirability because of the claw extractor. Then you have the post 1964 push feed M70 ($350-500+) coming in last, but this is where you can find a the best deal on a great deer rifle IMO. The reason I added the plus sign to the end of my prices was because certain rifles are hard to get and highly desired. The M70 XTR feather weight in 6.5X55 is one that comes to mind that runs between $800 & $1K for a push feed rifle for a 90% or better condition. However a .30-06 super grade shoulder be a lot easier to find just be patient and you'll find one that fits the amount of cash you want to pay. __________________ NRA Life Member