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mathman · November 30, 2005, 01:33 AM

Are the model 70s still made in the U.S.? I know that I've heard that the company has been bought out by a foreign company...is this true?

Also, how is the model 70 in the accuracy department? I don't hear much about them in terms of accuracy (it seems that Savage and Remington dominate the accuracy threads; while Winchester and Ruger dominate the toughness, reliability threads).

Last questions...are there any plastic parts on the Featherweight? MIM parts? Anything else that I've forgotten?

I am considering buying a Featherweight in either 308 or 30-06 for deer hunting (maybe the occasional elk).

November 30, 2005, 01:33 AM	#1
mathman Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,531	Winchester Model 70 (pre 64) Are the model 70s still made in the U.S.? I know that I've heard that the company has been bought out by a foreign company...is this true? Also, how is the model 70 in the accuracy department? I don't hear much about them in terms of accuracy (it seems that Savage and Remington dominate the accuracy threads; while Winchester and Ruger dominate the toughness, reliability threads). Last questions...are there any plastic parts on the Featherweight? MIM parts? Anything else that I've forgotten? I am considering buying a Featherweight in either 308 or 30-06 for deer hunting (maybe the occasional elk). __________________ Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak.