I've been offered one of these in 270, at a very good price, and would like to hear your experiences with them... has a plastic stock.

It looks the same as my Pre '64 Supergrade, but I can't remember if it has the bolt guide on the LH side of the bolt.

It's had about 4-500 rounds through it, but unfortunately I don't know how well it shoots (deceased estate).

I already have a Ruger MkII in 270, which is a tackdriver, so I don't need another 270... but I like the cartrdige, and I like Winnies, and since when has need aver entered the buying equation?

Are they generally accurate?

I've also heard that there can be probs with galling... hasn't been an issue with my Ruger, so I'm guessing it won't be a prob with the Winnie?

Thanks

I got my Classic Stainless about 2-3 months before Winchester announced the demise of the M70. Accuracy was horrible, averaging around 3 inches @100yds. However, this was a rifle that I had wanted for a long time, and I was determined to make it work. I had a Lilja barrel installed and replaced the plastic tupperware stock with an H-S Precision. Obviously,accuracy improved, and it is now a consistant sub MOA shooter,as it should be.

I have read on these forums before that QC was lacking on some of the later M70s, but to be fair, I bought the last Featherweight off that same dealers shelf a few months later and it shot great right out of the box. Also, I doubt the previous owner would have put 4-500 rounds through the rifle in question if it didn't shoot reasonably well.

Judging frome the rifles you already own, you appear to be someone who favors a CRF, and if that is the case, it would be worth taking a chance on the gun. Worst case scenerio, you have a great donor action for a future project, as there aren't too many choices out there when it comes to stainless steel CRF actions.

I have two Model 70 Classic stainless rifles--one in 7 mm WSM and one in .325 WSM. Each shoots sub-MOA. The .325 is not particular about bullets, but the barrel is a bit rough. The 7 mm is one of the smoothest bores I have encountered on a factory barrel. I am certain that the .270 can be made to shoot well with a little effort.

I have found that the M70's may take alot of work to get them to shoot well.
I owned a SS M70 in 300WM that I could never get to shoot better than 2MOA.

I have found that Model 70 Classics take a whole lot less work to make shoot well than 700's do. In most cases, a little trigger tune-up is all I've ever done. I've shot four Stainless Classics extensively. Each one will shoot 3-shot 100 yard groups of 1/2", except my 300 Weatherby, which might do it too, but it shot 5/8" groups using factory Weatherby ammo, and I called her good!

This is my experience. Obviously, others may have different results. Just like with any other rifle. Get the gun, and don't look back!

I bought an M70 SS Classic in .375 H&H on this board. It had an HS Precision stock fitted to it.

Shoots a 1 1/4" group at 100 yards with 300 gr Barnes TSX bullets at 2600 fps ... the first load I tried. Load shoots to the irons as well.

Has taken deer, piggies, and a Hartebeast. NO complaints whatever.

At a "very good price" it should be worth the gamble. You should be able to get your money back or more if need be.

Thanks Folk,

I had another look at it today, and while the action isn't exactly the same as the pre-64, it feels pretty good, so as Dempsey said...

What have I got to lose?

Many thanks for taking the time to give your input.

Much appreciated.

Cheers..

I have one that I like pretty well. The stock feels cheap, but it doesn't seem to be a real problem.

I like the Classic M70 stainless but hate the tupperware stock. Lou