I want to buy a Winchester 70 in 308 win.
YOUR THOUGHTS..

What thoughts would you like? This is the RELOADING forum......



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TX Nimrod
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posted 24 November 2014 21:36 Hide Post
What thoughts would you like? This is the RELOADING forum......

yea. i know this is the RELOADING forum.. SO.. This is the first place everyone looks when they get on here..

It's Jake by me.

Congrats on your purchase.

If you are wanting reloading suggestions you are going to need to give more detail.
Like:
What do you plan to shoot.
Bullet types
Powders
Etc.

With probably a 100 or more bullets no tell how many powders the options would fill several loading manuals.

TX asked is question because I'm sure like the rest of us he was confused as to what you want.

well i was asking about the rifle in gerenal i have never owned a winchester 70
im going to load 45.0 RL-15 with 150 Nosler bil. tip. if i get the rifle. dont have it yet. will this be ok with the 1-12 twist.? i all ready load for a couple of other 308s with IMR 4064. not sure of the twist.. just asking..

I bet if you post on the "Medium Bore Rifles" you would get a lot more information about the rifle. I would suggest be specific.

a 1:12 will get you 170s and below.

http://www.shilen.com/calibersAndTwists.html

Like you I have no clue as to the factory twist.

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Originally posted by vines:
I want to buy a Winchester 70 in 308 win.
YOUR THOUGHTS..

For many of us, a CRF M-70 is the ONLY rifle we'll hunt big game with. In my experience they are as accurate as any other rifle with a similar contour barrel, and they are very reliable and durable.

I have shot four Winchester Model 70 Featherweights for a few years now and they all will shoot with pin point accuracy with my reloads. All are .270 WSM's and along with my grandsons use them for Deer and Elk. I have several buddies that shoot Model 70 Featherweights in various chamberings and use factory ammo with excellent results. Couple them with a good scope and you will have no problems. Good shooting.

Vines,
Are you talking about a new one? I bought one of the FN BACO ones in 270 about a year ago. Typical of FN the fit and finish are good. It is very accurate and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

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i have never owned a winchester 70

It's time you did....it's as good as it gets!

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Blacktailer
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posted 25 November 2014 21:34 Hide Post
Vines,
Are you talking about a new one?

yes, a brand new one. i have been looking on line, the average $ price is about $850.00

They are now and forever have been great rifles, the cream rises to the top with them.