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taylorce1 · October 25, 2012, 02:43 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about a 4" group first time out of the box, you'll kill any deer, elk, or anyother animal you want to if you are hitting within 2" of poa of center of the kill zone. I've been dying to get my hands on an older model 70 FWT SS, but I'll guess I'll have to settle for my .30-06 that is at the GS right now. However the new EW in .270 does look pretty sweet.

I like the new M70's very much but hate that they are using the new MOA trigger. I love the old trigger for it's ruggedness and simplicity, wish Winchester would have stuck with it. I haven't heard of any problems with the new trigger, but to turn your back on a proven design after decades of production seems kind of odd. I can't imagine the new trigger saving production costs.

October 25, 2012, 02:43 PM	#6
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,249	I wouldn't worry too much about a 4" group first time out of the box, you'll kill any deer, elk, or anyother animal you want to if you are hitting within 2" of poa of center of the kill zone. I've been dying to get my hands on an older model 70 FWT SS, but I'll guess I'll have to settle for my .30-06 that is at the GS right now. However the new EW in .270 does look pretty sweet. I like the new M70's very much but hate that they are using the new MOA trigger. I love the old trigger for it's ruggedness and simplicity, wish Winchester would have stuck with it. I haven't heard of any problems with the new trigger, but to turn your back on a proven design after decades of production seems kind of odd. I can't imagine the new trigger saving production costs. __________________ NRA Life Member