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Perusing Gunbroker, I noticed several new Win Model 70 “Westerner” models for sale in 270. Anyone know when these were made? I’m guessing they were a shot-show special from within the last couple years. The price range is from about $800-$1300. These seem identical to the 2013 Cabela’s special run of Westerners in 7mm Mag. I love open sighted rifles, such as these, with stocks that let you comfortably use the open sights. They remind me of the pre-64 low comb rifles that point so well with open sights. All of Winchester’s other current model 70 stocks are suited more for use with scopes. Even the big bore safari rifles are a bit uncomfortable for me with open sights. While I view the 7mag and 270 with respect, I personally don’t use them, and if I did, they would be housed in a scoped rifle platform. I’d like to see the westerner in 30-06, 35 Whelen, 9.3x62 (Keep dreaming!), or 375 H&H.   Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | ||
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Well Winchester does make a .375 in the Alaskan and it's pretty much the same weight as the Westerner. Roger ___________________________ I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along. *we band of 45-70ers* | |||
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I just don’t like the Alaskans chunky humpback stock, and the open sights don’t line up for me quite as well. Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | |||
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Rifles should have a front sight as God intended. | |||
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Indeed!!! Amen. Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | |||
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