Is Winchester planning to bring back a LH 70?

06 December 2010, 03:07

Ken in VA

I've read in a couple of places that they may be planning it. Anyone know anything for sure?

Any ideas about chamberings?
Ken

06 December 2010, 03:36

Snowwolfe

They told one gent on here they were, they told me they were not.
At this point it is anyones guess. But my hunch is they will make a run of 30-06's and 300 Win Mags and then go from there if they sell.
Purely speculation on my part.

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

06 December 2010, 07:12

KennethRay

Yes, they will, some day..

I have spoke to Winchester several times lately and they were hoping to start production by early 2011.
In the last few weeks they had a meeting and supposedly announced that due to the economy, production has been postponed for 2011.
Take it for what it's worth.

Frank

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06 December 2010, 19:01

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeS:
quote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
Oh boy! More 270s, 30.06s, 7 and 300 mags.

Cynic.

I'm sure they'll ~~foist~~ offer their WSMs on us again.

George

LMAO!

I forgot about the WSMs. Oh Joy.

07 December 2010, 18:19

Muletrain

quote:
Originally posted by CLK320:
I just want a Featherweight in 308win, that sounds like a very reasonable request, but I'm sure it will NEVER happen.

I'd like one in 7x57mm

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My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

07 December 2010, 22:19

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by sharpsguy:
What's wrong with a LH Model 70 in 375 H&H? I would buy one in a heartbeat.

There's nothing wrong with it at all but Winchester isn't going to make one any time soon, (probably in my lifetime).

I have one from the last run of receivers built in New Haven in 2004 and it is the last gun that I will ever give up.

08 December 2010, 01:09

LeonardC

In following this thread...maybe they should just say: "We are going to make X number of LH SS actions, with a base price of $$. We will screw on a barrel/cal, of your choice for $$. And we will stock it in either wood or syn. for $$.

08 December 2010, 02:50

Equinsu Ocha

quote:
Originally posted by LeonardC:
In following this thread...maybe they should just say: "We are going to make X number of LH SS actions, with a base price of $$. We will screw on a barrel/cal, of your choice for $$. And we will stock it in either wood or syn. for $$.

In that case, I'll take two.. a 416Rem and a 264Win, please.

That'd be nice!

08 December 2010, 02:53

jsl3170

quote:
Originally posted by LeonardC:
In following this thread...maybe they should just say: "We are going to make X number of LH SS actions, with a base price of $$. We will screw on a barrel/cal, of your choice for $$. And we will stock it in either wood or syn. for $$.

they do - the custom shop.

08 December 2010, 05:48

LeonardC

The custom shop...in the "old days" I called Winchester to let them know I'd sure like a SS .338 like they made once upon a time. The nice lady said there wouldn't be any off the shelf ones, but if I wanted the custom shop to make me one they could...for well over two grand. I picked up a blued .338 for $550 and it goes bang just fine.

I still dream of...lots!

12 February 2011, 10:51

Double-D

I see several of our group are not WSM fans? I bought a feather weight LH in .270 WSM and frankly it is a dandy. It shoots 150 grn factory inside a inch all day long. On top of that its a very nice handling rifle. It may not be a popular opinion but its my opinion. It may one day replace my custom .284 sheep rifle.

13 February 2011, 19:28

Greg K

quote:
Originally posted by Double-D:
I see several of our group are not WSM fans? I bought a feather weight LH in .270 WSM and frankly it is a dandy. It shoots 150 grn factory inside a inch all day long. On top of that its a very nice handling rifle. It may not be a popular opinion but its my opinion. It may one day replace my custom .284 sheep rifle.

I picked up a Featherweight LH in .270 WSM a couple of years ago. I load it to .270 Winchester ballistics with a 130 gr Sierra and it's very accurate. Gun was used, had a Buckmasters scope mounted and they threw in a box of ammo for $550.

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