Winchester Sharp Shooter?

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15 April 2005, 23:57

JKS

Winchester Sharp Shooter?

I was in a gun store the other day and saw a used Win M70 "Sharp Shooter" in 300 Win for sale. This rifle had a blued action, SS barrel and a green fiberglass stock that was very nice, maybe a McMillan? This is the hunting rifle and not the newer tactical "sharp shooter". Anyone have any experience with these rifles or additional info? What are these rifles worth?

John

16 April 2005, 01:06

GeorgeS

I have a "Custom Sporting SharpShooter" 7mmSTW built for the USRAC/Winchester Custom Shop by H-S Precision.

It shoots absurdly well; the test target was 0.1326" for three shots, but the best I've been able to do is 0.220".

Check it out more closely; if it's a 'Custom Sporting' model, buy it.

George

16 April 2005, 04:16

JKS

George,

Does this look familiar to you?

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976496620.htm

That is what the 300 Win looked like.

16 April 2005, 04:31

tom holland

Didn't those rifles have a Schneider Barrel instead of the factory and if memory works think the price was somewhere around 1500/1800.

16 April 2005, 09:38

mudstud

I am aware of two versions of these. The "Custom Classic Sporting Sharpshooter" had as someone pointed out, a Schneider barrel and a McMillan stock. This is the version for sale in the GunsAmerica ad, I believe. The "Custom Classic Sporting Sharpshooter II" was the one built by HS Precision for the Winchester Custom Shop, and had a blued Classic action screwed onto an HS Precision match grade SS barrel, with an HS Precision stock (bedding block and all). I am fortunate to own one these in the second version.

16 April 2005, 16:56

GeorgeS

quote:
Originally posted by JKS:
George,

Does this look familiar to you?

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976496620.htm

That is what the 300 Win looked like.

JKS,

This is my Custom Sporting SharpShooter:

George

16 April 2005, 18:19

tom holland

Didn't the Schneider barrel Win had the SS actions and the McMillian A5 stock and they were made before the Win H&S rifles?

17 April 2005, 04:04

mudstud

Tom,
Yes, the Schneider/McMillan version was made before the HS Precision built model. As I recall, both had blued actions, but it is possible they could have been built either way. My HS Precision rifle has the blued action with a matte finish. After I obtained this rifle, I called Winchester's Custom Shop about getting one with a stainless action, and they assured me they would have one built with a stainless action if I wanted. Unfortunately, I never did follow up on this. But, others may have had them built with stainless actions, so they may exist. Regards.

17 April 2005, 04:09

mudstud

George,
My Sharpshooter is a mirror image to yours! 7mmSTW and all, however, mine is a right-handed model! Hardy Har!

17 April 2005, 07:40

mike_elmer

This is my Custom Sporting Sharpshooter in 300 WM. I am working a load up for it now. The muzzle brake is a real wonder to behold. That was put on by a local gunsmith... it looks like it grew on the barrel.

I haven't nailed down the load that it likes...yet. But it sure is fun to shoot.

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19 April 2005, 08:36

JKS

Mike,

That is the rifle I am talking about (without brake and scope of course!) . The gun shop is asking $1295 but I think it has been on their rack a while. If it's a shooter and can be had for much less I will be tempted. Will check it out further the next trip to the shop.

John