Dropped by the gun shop yesterday after reading all about the Mauser 98 action advantages and the Model 70. I've only had push feed rifles to date and want to dabble in the mauser actions. SO, there sits of the shelf a used M70 blued Featherweight in 280 Rem. There is a major cosmetic problem with the rifle though. The shop owner, a trustworthy guy, sold this rifle (used) to a guy in NY state. Enroute to NY, the bolt came loose in the box and made a significant series of scratches, about an inch long, at the end of the barrel near the muzzle. The stock had only slight damage from the bolt, but nothing significant.

Other than the scratches, the gun looked good. No crown damage, crisp trigger, smooth bolt, no bolt face damage, and the rifling was good.

This M70 is a 1990 production.

SO, with that said, what do you think is the typical base value of this gun in this condition?

Does a 1990 production M70 have the best features of the Mauser 98 action? (I heard Winchester improved upon the action in 1992)

Let me know!

I thought 19909 was still push feed.

I am probably wrong though.

Is It a Push feed? If it is a classic claw extractor action in 280 , I think not many 280 chamberings were produced . Maybe only for one or two years.

Whats He want for it?

'92 or '93 saw the introduction of the Classic. Before that they were push feeds. This one won't help you dabble with CRF.

1990 is a pushfeed.

Well, the tag must have been wrong on the year model, because this rifle was definately CRF. he wanted $600, but I think he will drop the price quite significantly if I were to seriously inquire about buying it.

You can buy a brand new one for $600 (or less). That dealer isn't doing you any favors.

George

True but I don't think they make it in 280 anymore, if the caliber is important in the decision.

$600 is not a bargain, but they are no longer cataloged by Winchester. So, if you want one, talk him down to $500!

thats way to much money in my opinion.
I would pay400. for a used featherweight classic in good condition, one thats a little dinged up would go for 375.00 or so. Hell around here pre64 featherweights if they have been alterd at all are usualy around 450.00, in 308 500 in 06 or 270...tj3006

I'm with tj. Bring in $350 in cash, set it down on the table and say, "How's about I get rid of that truck gun for you?" And don't have more than $50 more in your pocket.
That said, I'd love to have a 280 featherweight.

Bwana-be, be being smart! I'd vote for his plan......DJ

Bwana-Be is obviously a veteran of the haggling wars.

Oh, there is no way I'm going to spend $600 for a beat up truck gun. I see that a used featherweight runs around $325-350 like new. I'll offer him $275 and work up to $300.

He already said he can't sell many rifles chambered in anything higher than .243 here in the Illinois area, and it had been sitting on the shelf for quite a while.

I guess the dealer could buy a new barrel for it and get a little more, but I doubt he wants to put that much trouble into it after the ordeal he had.

If he were to put a new barrel on it, what would it cost him in general?

$350 prefferably,..but no more than $400 if you just gotta have it.

Dealer stated he coudn't let it go for under $500, so no deal there!

Thanks for the info guys.

You be sure and let him know your name and number. He might give you a call in about three or four months.

Ha, that is what I'm thinking!

I'd try not to get side tracked by a "good deal". If you want a CRF rifle, then stick to that and get one. Chances are when you get home with this you're gonna regret it down the road and wish you would have bought a CRF. Even if it's a disirable caliber, a scratched up rifle is hard to resell.

Terry

If you want to dabble in control feed then finf a Mauser sporting rifle or a pre 64 M-70..

What basis are you using to determing this gun is a CFR, it shouldn't be but they look very much alike..

At any rate $350 all mucked up like that one is very top dollar in any caliber. Anyone can buy a rifle, not everyone can buy one right.

Well, enough about that beat up old gun. I've ventured into a new realm, but one of similar proportions...how about a model 70 Fwt stainless in .270 WIN.

I picked up a Winchester 2004 catalog and was browsing though it when I made a comment to myself that a featherweight was a really sharp looking gun with great features, but would be really nice in a stainless version, but for all I knew it wasn't offered. So, I go to the website and WHAT DO YOU KNOW, FWT STAINLESS!

For the last few days I've been hem-hawin figuring what caliber I want. 7mmWSM or 270WSM, or plain 270 WIN. After calculating EXPERIENCE, ballistics, recoil, availability, price and need/want I came up with the 270 WIN.

Sorry guys, the 270 WSM doesn't beat the 270 by very much at all. Firing 130 and 140gr bullets makes for a 1.5" difference at 300 and 2" difference at the 400 yard. For all the extra money, powder, and recoil, it just doesn't pan out in my world. The 270 Win model has ½†more bolt throw (I’ve never been hindered by bolt throw), but is 1.5†shorter overall.

This is what I figured out for ME and this rifle fits a niche in my hunting/collection. I could have easily taken the other argument/road for the 270 WSM and the 7mmWSM, but for the fact I've got a 300 WSM that will easily outspank all calibers mentioned in this thread with a 150gr bullet.

OH, I’m sooo happy. I’ve got that new gun warm and fuzzy! Already I see myself back out in TX punching hogs and rolling coyotes!

Hey, anyone interested in a .338 BAR Safari?