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New Model 70 Safari Express
20 October 2010, 20:41
VanderhoefNew Model 70 Safari Express
Been looking to pick up a 416 and the other day while cruising through Cabelas gun room I found one of Winchester's new Safari Express' chambered in .416 Rem. Matte blued with decent wood and at what I thought was a good price---$850.
What do you guys think? I told them to hold it for me but I would love some feedback before I buy it.
Regards,
Scott
"....but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not of soundness of heart."
Theodore Roosevelt
20 October 2010, 20:55
GeorgeSYes, that's a good price.
Did you notice where the gun was made?
George
20 October 2010, 22:02
Vanderhoefquote:
Originally posted by GeorgeS:
Yes, that's a good price.
Did you notice where the gun was made?
George
No, I didn't George. Pretty sure they're US made though, correct? For some reason I thought I heard it was in the Carolinas but I may be wrong.
"....but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not of soundness of heart."
Theodore Roosevelt
20 October 2010, 22:34
GeorgeSI was just wondering if it was new production, or new old stock from New Haven.
George
21 October 2010, 00:40
VanderhoefNew production
"....but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not of soundness of heart."
Theodore Roosevelt
21 October 2010, 04:15
umshiniwamI had a look at one in .375 H&H the other day.
Lovely rifle. I could not find anything to fault it.
Over here (RSA) it costs more that 3,000 USD (22,000 ZAR). Even at that price, I think it is a good buy!
21 October 2010, 04:50
df06I bought a new one this week, in 375 H&H, current production, for $1059.
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21 October 2010, 07:42
LWDAt $850 that would have gone home with me!
LWD
21 October 2010, 08:53
BaxterBThats a damn good price. Reminds me of the time when Sportsmans Warehouse stocked Blaser rifles and the dudes only put the price of the barrel on the complete rifle. They went quick...
24 October 2010, 01:34
R. G. HowardI paid $1,049 for mine in .375. I'm very happy with it. The trigger is great and it's very accurate. That price is a bargain.
24 October 2010, 06:10
VanderhoefThanks for the feedback fellas.
As soon as I get time, I'll get back to Cabelas and bring her home.
Regards,
Scott
"....but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not of soundness of heart."
Theodore Roosevelt
24 October 2010, 18:31
jro45Thats a real good price. I bought mine used for 825. Its a REM 416 I just recently put another
barrel on it. It wasn't shot out I just wanted
a new barrel on it.
24 October 2010, 22:39
DavidI have two of the new production M70s. A Sporter in 270 Win and a Safari Express in 375 H&H. Both look great and shoot great. I know they are made at the FN plant in South Carolina (or North, I can never remember) but the barrels on both are stamped with "Made in USA BACO, Inc. Morgan, Utah"
25 October 2010, 02:59
umshiniwamquote:
Originally posted by David:
I have two of the new production M70s. A Sporter in 270 Win and a Safari Express in 375 H&H. Both look great and shoot great. I know they are made at the FN plant in South Carolina (or North, I can never remember) but the barrels on both are stamped with "Made in USA BACO, Inc. Morgan, Utah"
The barrels are made in Utah, the rifles components are assembled in Carolina plant.
25 October 2010, 07:19
McCrayquote:
The barrels are made in Utah, the rifles components are assembled in Carolina plant.
According to an article written by John Haviland in the Nov. 2008 "Rifle" magazine, the barrel is the only component made in the Columbia, SC plant. The action, for instance, is made in Greenville, SC. Other parts are sourced from other FN plants and other manufacturers.
Everything is assembled in the FN plant in Columbia.
I just bought a Super Grade in plain old boring 30-06...so far, I'm impressed.
"There always seems to be a big market for making the clear, complex."
25 October 2010, 13:23
umshiniwamquote:
Originally posted by McCray:
quote:
The barrels are made in Utah, the rifles components are assembled in Carolina plant.
According to an article written by John Haviland in the Nov. 2008 "Rifle" magazine, the barrel is the only component made in the Columbia, SC plant. The action, for instance, is made in Greenville, SC. Other parts are sourced from other FN plants and other manufacturers.
Everything is assembled in the FN plant in Columbia.
I just bought a Super Grade in plain old boring 30-06...so far, I'm impressed.
Apologies, I had my facts mixes up....
The barrel is stamped as above as Morgan, UT is where the Browning Arms Company (BACO) HQ is based.
