Just bought one in 30-06 for a little over $700. After playing with it all I can say is WOW it is a well put together rifle. Action smooth the trigger is unbeliveable fit and finnish out standing! Now I hope it shoots as good as it looks.
Be sure to give us a range report when you get a chance.
Enjoy your new rifle, Sid
Best Regards, Sid
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Posts: 602 | Location: East Texas, USA | Registered: 16 June 2008
I bought one of the new FM Model 70 Featherweights in 7-08, and feel as you do. The load development for this rifle lasted for ONE range outing. The first load I shot with it, after sighting in, measured 1/2" for three shots.
I have one of the new South Carolina FN Model 70 Featherweight Deluxe rifle in .270 WSM. It has Custom Quality wood and shoots lights out. Action is butter smooth. Good shooting.
phurley
Posts: 2371 | Location: KY | Registered: 22 September 2004
Where does one get these? I tried looking on Gunbroker and just found a s__t full of pre 64 etc.etc. and found nothing under FN M70. Peter
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Originally posted by Peter: Where does one get these? I tried looking on Gunbroker and just found a s__t full of pre 64 etc.etc. and found nothing under FN M70. Peter
They're really nice looking guns.An area dealer has one he's holding for our local NRA fund raiser gun give away later this year.This one is the dlx FW in 30-06 with a very nicely figured stock.
Posts: 369 | Location: Adirondacks | Registered: 08 February 2009
Peter ----- I just this morning looked at several of the new Model 70's at Whitakers gun shop in Owensboro Ky. One in particular was a Featherweight Deluxe in .270 WSM that had beautiful wood on it. If you are interested they ship and the number is 270-229-0140. Good luck and good shooting.
phurley
Posts: 2371 | Location: KY | Registered: 22 September 2004
Thanks phurley! I might call them. I am figuring out what caliber I need/want! Peter.
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