Winchester 70 or Dakota 76 for custom rifle on short action?

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12 March 2006, 13:38

<slancey>

Winchester 70 or Dakota 76 for custom rifle on short action?

I want to build a custom 22-250 on one of these two actions.
I'll go the whole 9 yards with custom bottom metal, barrel contour, etc.
For reliable function and aesthetic appeal of the final product, which one makes a better foundation?
It will be a medium weight sporter for coyotes and varmints.

12 March 2006, 15:19

vapodog

M-70 for me as it's just less costly. After that it's pretty much a toss up.

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12 March 2006, 19:12

ColoradoMatt

If price is no object, I'd go with the Dakota. It is much better made, and is a better design.

Matt
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13 March 2006, 04:09

LJS

Slancey:

First Stop Guns (605-341-5211) has a Dakota short action for sale on Guns America under the category Dakota Rifles. It is about $400 under the normal price from Dakota. They are good people to deal with!