Finally got that Model 70 I've wanted - Page 2

30Cal · October 30, 2011, 04:41 PM

Yeah, I masked the spacers off and was real careful in that area. One more for the road.

rodfac · October 19, 2012, 12:24 PM

Good lookin' piece...nice buck it took last fall as I recall. D

TheBigO · October 19, 2012, 03:46 PM

My grandpa gave me a pre 64 model 70, chambered in 270. I refused to take it and then later came home to find it on my porch wrapped in a gun sock. It is the prize of all my collection. He told me he bought it for about $50 dollars new.

I am at work right now otherwise I would attach a picture. It is perfect and priceless to me now.

Hook686 · October 20, 2012, 02:09 AM

What is the big difference in the 1964 Model 70 and the 1973 Model 70 ? Why is the 1964 some much more desired ?

kraigwy · October 20, 2012, 06:36 PM

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What is the big difference in the 1964 Model 70 and the 1973 Model 70 ? Why is the 1964 some much more desired ?

Because they don't make pre 64s any more. They had control round feed (mauser type extractor). Made a little different post 64, method more then anything else.

I'm a Wincherster guy, I have pre and post '64s. I also have the new FN Model 70. I don't think the quality of the post 64s that bad. Fact is my most accurate are post 64s.

The best, over all is the New FN in my opinion. Some how, can't figure why but I dont have a US Repeating Arms Model 70/ Don't know how that sunck by.

Any way I have a '73 Model 70 just like the one posted above. (Checkered Stock). Mine's in 375H&H. Got it brand new at the Ft Richardson AK PX in the spring of 74 for the high price of $235 New.

Just used i tthe other day to get this 5x5 elk.

hivel37 · October 20, 2012, 07:57 PM

This conjures up good/bad memories.

I bought 2 Featherweight M70's in 1958 at the BX at Clark AFB at a price of $87 each. One in .308 and the other .243.

I didn't hang on to either one.

Keg · October 21, 2012, 05:27 AM

I like what U did with the gun..only I would like it better with steel rings and a decelerator pad...JMO

dgludwig · October 22, 2012, 06:35 PM

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I would start with a new piece of wood more resembling the factory stock on the pre-64 versions

Yep, I have to agree with this suggestion. Pre-64 Winchester Model 70s should look like pre-64 Winchester rifles. I know I'm no doubt in the minority here but it's what I would do if I was lucky enough to own this fine rifle.

hooligan1 · October 22, 2012, 07:00 PM

I wish I could download a pic of this "National Match" 30GOV06 my friend had that dude was beautiful, mint condition. It has been my favorite Winchester since I first saw it.

October 19, 2012, 12:24 PM	#27
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Good lookin' piece...nice buck it took last fall as I recall. D __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

October 19, 2012, 03:46 PM	#28
TheBigO Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2010 Location: Bellingham Posts: 122	My grandpa gave me a pre 64 model 70, chambered in 270. I refused to take it and then later came home to find it on my porch wrapped in a gun sock. It is the prize of all my collection. He told me he bought it for about $50 dollars new. I am at work right now otherwise I would attach a picture. It is perfect and priceless to me now. __________________ TheBigOlof.com You Tube Page Gun Reviews and Stuff

October 20, 2012, 02:09 AM	#29
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	What is the big difference in the 1964 Model 70 and the 1973 Model 70 ? Why is the 1964 some much more desired ? __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides.

October 21, 2012, 05:27 AM	#32
Keg Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2011 Location: Freestone County, Texas Posts: 1,133	I like what U did with the gun..only I would like it better with steel rings and a decelerator pad...JMO __________________ Hog Hunters never die........They just reload.........

October 22, 2012, 07:00 PM	#34
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	I wish I could download a pic of this "National Match" 30GOV06 my friend had that dude was beautiful, mint condition. It has been my favorite Winchester since I first saw it. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

October 30, 2011, 04:41 PM	#26
30Cal Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2002 Posts: 1,264	Yeah, I masked the spacers off and was real careful in that area. One more for the road.

October 20, 2012, 07:57 PM	#31
hivel37 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2004 Location: Hill Country Posts: 522	This conjures up good/bad memories. I bought 2 Featherweight M70's in 1958 at the BX at Clark AFB at a price of $87 each. One in .308 and the other .243. I didn't hang on to either one.