Bought a new Winchester Model 70

Markwondi · August 28, 2010, 10:25 PM

Decided I wanted a new dedicated deer rifle, so I bought a new Winchester Model 70 in 7mm-08. I really like the quality of the rifle, I'm sure I'll enjoy it once I get to the range and put a few rounds through it. Put a set of Leupold base/rings on it and am waiting for a Bushnell 4200 elite scope to arrive.

(BH) · August 28, 2010, 10:42 PM

Well, I'm pretty sure I'll be doing the same in the next month, but mine will be a .308 or 30-06. Keep us posted on this one.

I'm still kicking around the notion of an M77 or X-Bolt, but I'm really leaning toward the Win. 70.

Congrats, she's a beauty.

10-96 · August 29, 2010, 04:14 AM

Congratulations- that's one fine looking rifle. Please keep us posted on how it shoots, groups, and all that other good stuff!

TX Hunter · August 29, 2010, 08:41 AM

Man thats a great looking rifle, I bet it will be very acurate.

hooligan1 · August 29, 2010, 08:43 AM

Yep that's one nice piece man!

kraigwy · August 29, 2010, 09:06 AM

I got one of those new FN Model 70s Featherweights in 270 when they first came out, I love it. I have a lot of Model 70s but I think the new FN model is the best of the lot.

Accurate and the action is smoother then a prom queen's thighs.

Abel · August 29, 2010, 10:06 AM

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and the action is smoother then a prom queen's thighs.

Wheweeee!

August 28, 2010, 10:25 PM	#1
Markwondi Member Join Date: May 21, 2010 Location: In a house Posts: 48	Bought a new Winchester Model 70 Decided I wanted a new dedicated deer rifle, so I bought a new Winchester Model 70 in 7mm-08. I really like the quality of the rifle, I'm sure I'll enjoy it once I get to the range and put a few rounds through it. Put a set of Leupold base/rings on it and am waiting for a Bushnell 4200 elite scope to arrive.

August 28, 2010, 10:42 PM	#2
(BH) Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: East TN Posts: 638	Well, I'm pretty sure I'll be doing the same in the next month, but mine will be a .308 or 30-06. Keep us posted on this one. I'm still kicking around the notion of an M77 or X-Bolt, but I'm really leaning toward the Win. 70. Congrats, she's a beauty. __________________ It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. -Samuel Johnson

August 29, 2010, 04:14 AM	#3
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	Congratulations- that's one fine looking rifle. Please keep us posted on how it shoots, groups, and all that other good stuff! __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

August 29, 2010, 08:43 AM	#5
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,586	Yep that's one nice piece man! __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

August 29, 2010, 09:06 AM	#6
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I got one of those new FN Model 70s Featherweights in 270 when they first came out, I love it. I have a lot of Model 70s but I think the new FN model is the best of the lot. Accurate and the action is smoother then a prom queen's thighs. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

August 29, 2010, 08:41 AM	#4
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	Man thats a great looking rifle, I bet it will be very acurate.