Why do I need to keep my Stainless W-70, 375 H&H..?

Especially since I live in the mid-West...

Wanna sell it???

I'm seriously considering it since I've seen what they are SOLD for here on this site...

I have one... what's the going sale price?

Frans

Unless you need the cash I would keep it.

You already have it and you never know what lays ahead in the future for trips, besides it is real good at convincing live critters to become dead critters.

keep it...375's are fun to shoot....

going price is about $1200 +

................I,de keep it ... Why sell it ...Mayby have it lightened up a bit ., or some other way shine it up ...The 3 six bits is a great deer rifle ...

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Originally posted by beltloop:
Why do I need to keep my Stainless W-70, 375 H&H..?

Especially since I live in the mid-West...

Because it IS a 375 H&H...

Ken....

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Why do I need to keep my Stainless W-70, 375 H&H..?

Then don't. Use it as a fence post or a tomato stake. Make a U-tube video by pushing it through a brush chipper. Take it to one of those local government gun turn-ins and get $10 for it.

Need more ideas? Burn the stock in the fireplace, smelt down the barreled action and cast a big metal beltloop from it.

Depends on what you need. I'm selling one in the classifieds for $1400 shipped with Leupold scope because...I don't need two 375's.

D'ddd

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Originally posted by onefunzr2:

quote:

Why do I need to keep my Stainless W-70, 375 H&H..?

Then don't. Use it as a fence post or a tomato stake. Make a U-tube video by pushing it through a brush chipper. Take it to one of those local government gun turn-ins and get $10 for it.

Need more ideas? Burn the stock in the fireplace, smelt down the barreled action and cast a big metal beltloop from it.

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Eye thought the same.... LOL..

Good decision beltloop!

What other factory rifle is chambered in .375 H&H, stainless steel and CRF? Is this a custom rifle project?

I sold my last one for $1450.00.

But it was NIB.

I am keeping at least one.

You don't. Sell it now, or keep it in your gun safe and sell it later. I personally think they are overpriced at the moment and will drop when production starts again....

But that's your risk.

Cheers,

Dan

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Originally posted by beltloop:
Why do I need to keep my Stainless W-70, 375 H&H..?

Especially since I live in the mid-West...

For the same reasons you bought it in the first place.

Re: current value..... IF, IF, IF they start producing the Model 70 again they aren't going to start with 375's...

You've got a proven winner... I'd keep it!

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Originally posted by AzGuy:

quote:

Originally posted by beltloop:
Why do I need to keep my Stainless W-70, 375 H&H..?

Especially since I live in the mid-West...

For the same reasons you bought it in the first place.

Re: current value..... IF, IF, IF they start producing the Model 70 again they aren't going to start with 375's...

You've got a proven winner... I'd keep it!

Haven't confirmed this.
>
> The Model 70 Is Back!
> Morgan, Utah - The Winchester Model 70 is one of
> the most respected
> bolt-action rifle designs in the world. Winchester
> Repeating Arms is excited to
> announce the return of the Model 70 for 2008. The
> All-American Model 70s will
> be built by American craftsmen in Columbia, South
> Carolina, at the same
> state-of-the-art factory (FN Manufacturing) as the
> rifles and machine guns used by
> American's Armed Forces. They are made to the
> exact ISO 9001 standard of
> quality that the U.S. Government insists upon for
> military firearms.
>
> For 2008 the new Model 70 has the all new M.O.A.â„¢
> Trigger System, improved
> fit and finish and enhanced accuracy to go along
> with its classic Pre-64
> Controlled Round Feeding, Three-Position safety and
> solid, sure handling.
>
> M.O.A.â„¢ Trigger System. The new Model 70
> M.O.A.Trigger System is the most
> precise three-lever trigger system ever offered to
> sportsmen. Operating on
> a simple pivoting lever principle, the trigger
> mechanism has been completely
> redesigned to exhibit zero take up, zero creep and
> zero overtravel. The
> pull weight ranges from 3 to 5 pounds and is
> factory-set at 3 3/4 pounds.
> Because of the enhanced ergonomics, wide smooth
> triggerpiece and 2:1 mechanical
> advantage created by the unique design geometry, it
> actually feels like half
> that weight.
>
> Three-Position Safety. The improved three-position
> safety on the new Model
> 70 has proven effective and highly popular with
> hunters and shooters for
> decades. Convenient to operate with the thumb of
> the firing hand, the Model 70
> safety lifts the firing pin away from the sear.
> Then the safety selector is
> in the middle position, the action can still be
> operated, allowing unfired
> cartridges to be cycled with the safety on.
>
> Hammer-Forged Barrel. Model 70 barrels are cold
> hammer-forged from a solid
> billet of steel for accuracy and long life.
> Massive rotary hammers shape
> the barrel steel around a mandrel to create the
> rifling. The barrel is
> threaded, target crowned and installed on the
> receiver. The chamber is then reamed
> and the bolt is headspaced. This results in 1 MOA
> accuracy for three-shot
> groups using properly managed barrel, quality match
> ammo and superior optics
> under ideal weather and range conditions.
>
> Blade-Type Ejector. The Model 70's blade-type
> ejector allows full control
> when ejecting a fired case. When pulling the bolt
> back slowly the empty case
> pops out gently, which is perfect for target
> shooters and varminters.
> Pulling the bolt back smartly allows the empty case
> to clear the port with
> greater force. The blade-type ejector helps to
> eliminate short-stroking
> malfunctions.
>
> The new Winchester Model 70 will be offered in a
> Super Grade, Featherweightâ„¢
> Deluxe, Sporter Deluxe and Extreme Weather SS
> models for 2008. All will
> feature a thick black Pachmayr® Decelerator® pad
> that will help take the
> bite out of recoil.
>
> The Super Grade will be offered in 30-06 Sprg. and
> 300 Win. Mag and will
> feature a fancy grade walnut stock with contrasting
> black fore-end tip and
> pistol grip cap and a sculpted shadowline
> cheekpiece. Suggested Retail $1,149.00
>
> The Featherweight Deluxe has an angled comb walnut
> stock with Schnabel
> fore-end and satin finish with elegant cut
> checkering. It will be offered in
> popular long and short action calibers, including
> WSM chamberings. Suggested
> Retail $999.00 to $1,049.00.
>
> The Sporter Deluxe features a satin finished walnut
> stock with cut
> checkering on trim fore-end and pistol grip, along
> with a sculpted cheekpiece.
> Available in popular long action and short action
> WSM calibers. Suggested Retail
> $999.00 to $1,049,99.
>
> The Extreme Weather SS's premium Bell and Carlson
> composite stock features
> a trim, light feel with textured matte surface that
> gives a sure grip in any
> conditions. The Extreme Weather SS has a free
> floating, fluted stainless
> barrel to help minimize weight. Available in
> popular long action and short
> action WSM calibers. Suggested Retail $1,149.00 tp
> $1,199.00. Delivery on all
> models will begin in June of 2008.

I had two .375 H&Hs. Decided to keep the SS Classic M70 in an HS Precision stock.

It shoots 300s at 2600 fps very well.

Makes a good backup gun for a trip to Africa and is fun to shoot piggies with.

So far, I am happy with that decision. One of my boys will want it someday ... and that's all that matters to me.

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Originally posted by Buliwyf:
What other factory rifle is chambered in .375 H&H, stainless steel and CRF? Is this a custom rifle project?

This was a factory produced Winchester. I have one in .30-06 with B.O.S.S. system. Great rifle, action is as smooth as silk.

I understand they will be produced again shortly? Let's hope so.

I wouldn't pay the prices for what the current model 70s are going for right now, especially since Winchester has introduced the new model 70 for '08. Plus, the 'old' classics are junk, anyways. At least the past few years they have been.

Moose-Hunter,

You are 100% correct in that the prices of the later model classics is about to tumble once the M-70 kicks up production.


If you want to sell your later model classics at the super inflated prices they've been going for now is your last chance.

I got rid of all of mine that I wasn't using. Most sold for twice some three times what I paid for them.

Those days are about to come to an abrupt halt.

Even if it doesn't turn you on as is you could always have it made into somethign like this.....

Light wieght 375 done on winchester classic 6lbs without scope.


or this custom 458Lott on winchester classic action

Sell the thing! I would since the .375 Ruger is here and the Hornady bullets are such a big hit. I forget what kind of bullets they are but they must be better than the selection that are loaded in the .375 H&H magnum. The rifles are nicer also! They are a little bit light and produce more recoil than the typical model 70 Winchester which in turn will be less conducive to accuracy but what the hey!? Try one of these puppys out. You'll not regret it! They may be a little tough to get ammunition for but just make sure to bring several boxes along and stash them in several places so lost ammo is not a problem. I truly do love the new Ruger rifles and think they will supplant the .375 H&H rifles world wide in several years provided Ruger heeps making these rifles and caliber. I've already sold my H&H rifle and have purchased two of the Ruger rifles in African and Alaskan models. I couldn't be happier. I can't wait to get to Africa so I can use this new caliber on some of the game there. I wish you all the best.

jfm

Beltloop send me a PM with a picture of it and a price and I will take that crappy gun off of your hands... I'll add it to my other crappy SS model 70 in 375 H&H..

Beltloop, I'd keep it. I had one built for Alaska Moose and Bear, and the first time I used it was for Elk in Wyoming. I was extremely impressed at it's performance. That first Elk went down (and stayed dead) like it was hit by Thors' Hammer. They have great downrange performance and are accurate. Yeah, it's overbore for deer, but if you know for a fact you'll never go Elk hunting in the Rockies or get to Alaska, (or Kenya for that matter)that rifle is a keeper. Besides, if you keep it you'll have a reason to go to hunt those exotic locations.

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Originally posted by beltloop:
Why do I need to keep my Stainless W-70, 375 H&H..?

Especially since I live in the mid-West...