I can't believe there aren't more youtubers talking about these modern Model 70 rifles... I had a Christensen Arms MPR in 308... I ended up trading for what seems like the last Winchester Model 70 Coyote Lite suppressor ready in 308. So I traded a $2200 rifle for this particular $950 rifle and it was well worth it.
Its a gem! People just are not getting it. Its flying below the radar. Its because when Winchester went to push feed in the 70's they lost their following and now people do not understand these new controlled round feed Winchesters are really good.
You are absolutely right. I don’t get it either. This is the best quality, non-custom, rifle being sold in the US. Unfortunately, to keep the quality up and price down, it’s being assembled on Portugal.
@@Bullets4Bucks To me its ok! I see these in stock in all my local stores and alot of them go on sale because they sit forever! I already bought a maple super grade 270, a super grade walnut 300 win mag, and a 243 featherweight
@@tonycanniffe2360 .270 is much smoother than the .300WSM. Honestly, never have had to cycle bolt quickly with .300WSM in field. Fast and with purpose (no issue). Like they were designed to do.
I have one. I also thought it came straight from the M98, but some veterans told me that it is actually "grandson" of the M98 through the Springfield 1903 because of the cone-shaped chamber inlet design and angled lugs. Thank you for the channel and greetings from Spain
My wife and I each have one. My maple super grade in 264 win mag is fantastic and her 9.3B&M is wonderful. We will be adding more to our safe in the future. Especially as our boys get old enough.
Have one in 300 win mag , knocked down 33 bull elk 35+ mule deer 25 + black tails ,never had a problem,bought it after my first bull elk I saw ,and my 742 wood master Remington jammed,never had a miss fire or jam ❤️👍
@@Bullets4Bucks Northern Ca , hunted since I was 15 ,now 60 ,this will be my 43 yr hunting Colorado,I also hunt Nv ,Montana,and Idaho ,most of the elk taken in Colorado ,most everything was taken with one shot from my trusty model 70 300win mag ,I usually take the high shoulder shot .97% have dropped right where they stood .👍
Just picked up a pre-owned Model 70 Featherweight in 270 Win. in excellent condition that was made by FN (BACO) at the South Carolina factory in 2013, and has an unusually beautiful piece of walnut, crisp 3 lb. trigger, and shoots lights out. For less than $700 all-in, it's hard to beat.
I have a model 70 classic stainless in 270 win. Shoots and looks beautiful. Can cover a five shot group with hand loaded ammo with a dime. My favorite rifle I own.
Bought my 1st. and last Winchester Model 70 in 1982. It was the Featherweight in the 30-06. Deadly accurate (1" or less three shot groups at 100yds. using Remington Core-Lokt 150 gr. ammo) and reliable. I gave it to my son last year since he needed a good deer rifle and where I live now, my Marlin 30-30 is sufficient due to limited visibility. I have had numerous bolt action rifles in numerous calibers, but nothing compared to the accuracy and smooth operation of that Winchester.
Great content , nice review ! You thoroughly covered it in detail . I have the model 70 featherweight chambered in .280 Remington and it’s every bit of what you described here in workmanship, fit and finish and quality materials. Buttery smooth action , and the particular rifle that I got has an exquisite and rare select grade walnut stock ( I scoured the internet until I found a distributor that sent me actual photos of the rifle before I purchased it , as I’m very particular about the wood grain ) as well as the .280 Remington in itself is an extremely rare chambering for the model 70 rifle . Winchester did a limited production run of .280’s back in the early 1960’s , and those few rifles flew off the shelves. And now around 2015-2016 they did another very limited production run of these .280 Remington’s and I did not hesitate to grab this one as I mentioned, it’s a beautiful specimen with the select walnut stock with Fluer de Lis checkering and schnabel fore end . And so I stumbled upon this video today while gathering information about the Supergrade model 70 , because I spotted a used one at my local dealer chambered in .264 Winchester Magnum ( it’s pre owned , considered used , but it’s still brand new in the box never been fired yet … someone bought it , never fired it and traded it in for something else ) so I just may go back and pick it up tomorrow. It’s gorgeous 😍
@@bodiewest9202 just calibers that I was able to get a excellent deal on that were new in the box, made in the USA with control feed bolts ! I primarily shoot and hunt with a 270 👍
Beautiful rife,an American icon,i have the privilege of owning 3 of these rifles,my first one i purchased new around 1991 in .338 win mag XTR,one of the last post 64 push feed bolt action sportier that is able to shoot 1 moa. The other is in 270 win sportier also push feed bolt action made around 1977 according to the serial number,again able to shoot 1 moa which i purchased second hand,a well care for rifle by the first owner all credit to them. The 3rd one i have purchased 7 months ago new,this one in super grade in 3006 controlled round feed bolt action again will shoot 1 moa,again such a well made beautiful rifle all of them in amercian walnut stock, all 3 of them are so well balanced and so easy to shoot even though they are all high power big calibre rifles they are comfortable to shoot including the .338 win mag which is a big kicker by any standard,lets say id rate them up around a Sako in the same calibre for shooting and build quality as ive used Sako and i know thats saying alot, there will some out there that may disagree and thats ok but im going by my own experience on this one,all i can say is i now know why Jack O'connor championed the model 70. Last but not lest,if its good enough for Carl Hathcock its more then good enough for me,made since 1936 and still been made,the riflemans rifle,that says it all in my book buy the way fantastic review,ill be subscripting,peace out,happy safe hunting to you all from Victoria Australia
Well Ive seen this video and decided to look for 1 in 7mm-08, after looking extensively and speaking with winchester/Ruger the wait for 1 is until feb or so of next year. Patiently seeking i almost settled for the featherweight model, (patients is a virtue) out of the blue their it was in the extact caliber i wanted. Finally, my Last purchase on a rifle, the only rifle i spent this amount on (Well Spent monies w/no regrets whatsoever) and a Proud owner of my Model 70 Supergrade 7mm-08. I love my Tikka in 7m08 but this Supergrade model is a Too damn sexy for itself Awesome Video and Review. Keep m Coming. Ed from Texas
@@Bullets4Bucks WOW great review! New subscriber here. Question, how is the quality of the ones assembled in Portugal compared to SC? I hear the Portugal ones are made better. Thank you
@@Bullets4Bucks thanks . Have to tell you I've wanted a Sako Finnlight for a very long time now. But I feel the Winchester Extreme Weather is right there. I don't think the Sako is worth the extra 500 bucks but maybe they are. Would be a good video comparison for you to make!
I like model 70 ‘s they are a great rifle I don’t have a super grade but my mouth waters when I see one I would like to get one some day if I could afford one again
I have the all Weather SS model. To me once you own one of these new production Winchester model 70's, you become spoiled. Once you find a load that they like you got sub MOA accuracy all day everyday. The only complaint I have with mine regarding factory ammo is they are very picky eaters. If you run regular cup and core your groups open up. Winchester model 70's like premium or match grade ammunition. They are like a Cadillac. I'd compare Winchester model 70 to Sako 85 or Weatherby mk.V! They are in that category. Sort of like MAC, Matco and Snap-on tools.
3:29. My Savage 110 has the opposite problem. It is real difficult to put the safety on when it isn't cocked. But when it is cocked smooth as butter. Which makes more sense than the reverse tbh.
enjoyed the video, detailed and well done. I just found humor in wearing a Howa hat doing a Winchester video. I mean no harm just a tid bit. I have always been a remington fan, and have my first winchester on order and looking for second to get...something in stock somewhere ( might be five years) but a guy can dream right
Great video! Just ordered a Super Grade in a 6.5 Creedmoor. I've wanted a Super Grade for 23 years. I finally have one coming. Probably, will do a video. I will say, the Remington 40x was a hell of a rifle though. Maybe, should have compared apples to apples Super Grade to 40x(instead of everyday 700).
I have the winchester model 70 in 300 wsm. Got in new in 2001. At 700.00 dollars it's still the most exspenseve gun I've bought. But I have no regrets. The gun is absolutely great and handles flolesly. But I can say the same about my model 700 Remington BDL. My to picks over the rest. American Made,,...
These rifles are great looking. How do they shoot? I’m looking for an heirloom quality piece but it has to shoot below an inch to keep a space in my safe
@@Bullets4Bucks Thanks for that. I liked your Elk video with the Howa. How would you compare the accuracy of the Winchester vs the Howa? I have a couple Howa's and they're shooters. One will print any bullet in nearly same POA the other is more load sensitive. Just looking for a reference point on the Winchester. I have my eye on the same rifle as you bought in 280. thanks again and for your videos. btw, i'm a subscriber.
I have a 243 Model 70 Featherweight I bought my Dad about 35 years ago. I went to an estate auction in the early1980’s and bid on a pre 64 270. I bid up to $700 and gut got it for $750. If I had it to do over I would have bid much higher but I was young and dumb. Now I’m just old and dumb.
My mod. 70 is 1943, Dad bought it at a pawn shop around 1961, he said that I would grow into it, moving on to 92, I took it out and shot a 6 or 7 in. group at 100yrd, time to rebuild, this rifle was a USMC sniper rifle, but it was neglected, barrel bent, stock warped, trigger rusted, so 3 thousand dollars later, man do I have a nice rifle. I mean it shoots better than my 22 250, I also have a mod 700, 1977, 308. which rifle shoots the best, I can,t see it.
Nice rifle, might of missed it, but what year was this model 70 ? I have a chance to buy a ‘48 pre-64 for the same price of a new one , such decisions .
Don’t let the pre-64 hype get to you. They are every bit as good, with better hammer forged barrels and modern steel. Collecting and nostalgia is one thing, but engineering is another.
It looks beautiful, but for the price I don’t know that it’s worth buying it over a tikka. Or a Howa. It’s worth it if your paying for heirloom quality and want something top grade to pass down. If your just slinging lead at deer.... idk.
My biggest problem with Winchesters is availability. The models I am interested in are not available. I have been looking for an Alaskan version in 375 for a couple years. There are not even any Safari versions available. Used ones also are not available unless they are push feed versions or heavily used.
Pay attention to shot show, this is where they tend to show what models are getting made for the year and any one off varieties. You'll have to put in an order through your local browning dealer, as these sell well and don't stay on the shelf for very long. The Alaskan, is a hell of a rifle. Heavy when a scope is added but it's extremely well built and accurate. I've only ever seen a handful on store shelves in Canada. So got to act fast, or put in a bit of waiting while an order is brought in.
A trigger under 3 lbs. for hunting is usafe. Never heard of anyone complaining about a 2 1/2 trigger pull before.If you are shooting 1000 yards in a benchrest competition that might be different, but not a hunting rifle.
"Don't it always seem to go, 'you don't know what you've got till it's gone?'" Back in the 60s when Winchester was still making the original Model 70 everyone raved about them. "The rifleman's rifle" it was called but few actually owned one. When Winchester stopped making them in 1963 they had only sold less than 700,000. Winchester was losing money on each gun made as they had with the Model 52, and the old Model 94. The Model 52 was dropped and the Model 94 revamped. People back then didn't like the Mauser-style claw extractor. It looked old-fashioned and clunky. Remington had one on their model 30 which was based on the M1917 Enfield. When Remington brought out the model 700 in 1962 people forgot about the Model 70. The 700 had no controlled feed claw extractor. It looked modern and sleek, and it was cheap. I paid $279 for my first M700. Remington's owner, DuPont had the money to buy the latest manufacturing equipment. Remington turned the receivers on automatic lathes from cheap round stock. The parts were polished in vibratory tumblers instead of hand-polishing. One-coat sprayed-on polyurethane finishes were cheaper than multiple coats of hand-rubbed oil. The Model 70 was made the old-fashioned 1930s way, skilled machinists milled an 8lb bar stock billet down to a 2lb 6oz receiver in over 80 steps. At the same time Ruger was making their M77 from even cheaper castings. Only John Olin's money kept Winchester in business but that wouldn't last forever. A 1979 machinists strike nearly put the company under. When he died a couple years later the Olin family sold the factory to Winchester management as US Repeating Arms. They tried using modern methods and new equipment to save the company but the new Model 70 was never accepted despite being a fine rifle. The gun writers damned it with faint praise because they hated that the old model was dropped. That ultimately killed the company. USRA brought the old model 70 back in 1992 in an attempt to satisfy critics and save the company but they went under in 2006 anyway. I'm glad FN still makes them. Winchester was the one American gunmaker that Europeans considered equal to their own premium brands. The Model 70 was very popular abroad. I have a 1976 new Model 70 and a 1996 old Model 70. Both are fine rifles and I'm glad I got them.
I don’t think that’s too bad at 10lbs. Helps with recoil if anything. My 14.5” BCM AR15 is 9lbs all said and done. Irons, red dot, light with pressure switch, sling, full mag. It definitely adds up. My AR10 is 12lbs with a full mag in it and all the stuff on it.
Must have a lot of veriation on this model, I have a 270 in a 1988 XTR the trigger guard is plastic the rest of the bottom assy is metalic, my bolt is also best i canjudge is a push feed your was a controlled feed, is that what you have seen, is it that model prolific
Владею Winchtster Model 70 pro64 в 308 калибре с 1996 года , много удачных охот , более 150 кабана , лису волка не считал , ни разу не подвел , сравнить не с чем , спасибо фирме и оружейникам за винтовку .
I wonder what runs through the heads of other rifle manufacturers when they see these very nicely executed Winchester rifles? They just go on producing cheap stuff....its a shame.
@@Bullets4Bucks they just changed those to drop the weight down a little bit right? I was thinking on going featherweight model so I can put a bipod on it for hunting. We have alot of flatlands here. Does that make any sense? This will be my first rifle
These new models are not, repeat not, the gun we call "post 64 Model 70". Those were completely different in bolt design, still the "Tilden" three position safety, still the simple elegant 1950's trigger, but no control feed, a simple extractor (set into the bolt face), hideous wood, shiny finishes made of plastic, white line spacers, etc. etc. The saving grace was that they shot quite well. You have a nice, modern machine, with about a tenth the hand fitting the pre-64 rifle carried. If Winchester had kept making that hand made gun, they would be something we talk about in the past tense!
These new models ARE just like the pre ‘64 with the exception of the trigger. They absolutely ARE a control round feed Mauser action, as you can clearly see in the video. The rifles you’re referring to are the push feed models Winchester produced for a short while, which weren’t as good as the pre ‘64. They were still far superior to a Remington 700, they just weren’t the classic control feed that Winchester fans had come to love, so they shifted production to the Miroku factory in Portugal and started making them in control round feed again. I’d wager that a brand new Miroku produced M70 will outshoot a pre ‘64 any day of the week.
These modern model 70's are produced by FN herstal in Portugal, and they make good stuff. I'll take the modern metallurgy and modern machining over a hand fit pre 64 any day.
@@Bullets4Bucks If you notice when safe is on the back of the bolt firing pin protrudes? If you take safe off it goes foward. if you use thumb on back if bolt while using index your basically working 3x harder. Just keep thumb off back if bolt when applying safety
if you think thats a fine firearm... jump back to the pre 64...to bad the higher ups destroyed what took so long to build... controlled feed with milled sights.. that process of fine made firearm is gone
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I can't believe there aren't more youtubers talking about these modern Model 70 rifles... I had a Christensen Arms MPR in 308... I ended up trading for what seems like the last Winchester Model 70 Coyote Lite suppressor ready in 308. So I traded a $2200 rifle for this particular $950 rifle and it was well worth it.
Its a gem! People just are not getting it. Its flying below the radar. Its because when Winchester went to push feed in the 70's they lost their following and now people do not understand these new controlled round feed Winchesters are really good.
You are absolutely right. I don’t get it either. This is the best quality, non-custom, rifle being sold in the US. Unfortunately, to keep the quality up and price down, it’s being assembled on Portugal.
@@Bullets4Bucks To me its ok! I see these in stock in all my local stores and alot of them go on sale because they sit forever! I already bought a maple super grade 270, a super grade walnut 300 win mag, and a 243 featherweight
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@@matthewguzman2330 what stores? i can’t find any near me that have them.
Own two also (post 2008) with MCARBO trigger hardware at 2.5 lb. pull.
.300 WSM and .270 Win.
Favorites by far.
Great video!
They are nice!
Any WSM feeding issues? I imagine not with the quality of the firearm. Just hear that it can be a tricky cartridge.
@@tonycanniffe2360 .270 is much smoother than the .300WSM.
Honestly, never have had to cycle bolt quickly with .300WSM in field. Fast and with purpose (no issue). Like they were designed to do.
I have one. I also thought it came straight from the M98, but some veterans told me that it is actually "grandson" of the M98 through the Springfield 1903 because of the cone-shaped chamber inlet design and angled lugs. Thank you for the channel and greetings from Spain
Thank you for watching
My wife and I each have one. My maple super grade in 264 win mag is fantastic and her 9.3B&M is wonderful. We will be adding more to our safe in the future. Especially as our boys get old enough.
Very nice.
You’re able to find .264 win mag?
@@WesternReloader Yes, but I am in Canada. Not sure where you are.
@@Trigg6978 Los Angeles
I'd be pissed if I paid for a supergrade with maple stock. That's like having one with southern yellow pine.
Have one in 300 win mag , knocked down 33 bull elk 35+ mule deer 25 + black tails ,never had a problem,bought it after my first bull elk I saw ,and my 742 wood master Remington jammed,never had a miss fire or jam ❤️👍
Nice where do you live?
@@Bullets4Bucks Northern Ca , hunted since I was 15 ,now 60 ,this will be my 43 yr hunting Colorado,I also hunt Nv ,Montana,and Idaho ,most of the elk taken in Colorado ,most everything was taken with one shot from my trusty model 70 300win mag ,I usually take the high shoulder shot .97% have dropped right where they stood .👍
Just picked up a pre-owned Model 70 Featherweight in 270 Win. in excellent condition that was made by FN (BACO) at the South Carolina factory in 2013, and has an unusually beautiful piece of walnut, crisp 3 lb. trigger, and shoots lights out. For less than $700 all-in, it's hard to beat.
that’s a great deal. i’m looking for the same exact rifle but can’t find any brand new or used at a decent price
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I have a model 70 classic stainless in 270 win. Shoots and looks beautiful. Can cover a five shot group with hand loaded ammo with a dime. My favorite rifle I own.
Very good shooting
I have the same but in 30-06. Prettiest firearm i own.
I bought a Model 70 in stainless steel in super grade. Beautiful rifle.
Sounds pretty
Exactly what I’m trying to find in 30-06
One of the best Winchester model 70 reviews.. 👍
Thanks for watching
Bought my 1st. and last Winchester Model 70 in 1982. It was the Featherweight in the 30-06. Deadly accurate (1" or less three shot groups at 100yds. using Remington Core-Lokt 150 gr. ammo) and reliable. I gave it to my son last year since he needed a good deer rifle and where I live now, my Marlin 30-30 is sufficient due to limited visibility. I have had numerous bolt action rifles in numerous calibers, but nothing compared to the accuracy and smooth operation of that Winchester.
Great content , nice review ! You thoroughly covered it in detail .
I have the model 70 featherweight chambered in .280 Remington and it’s every bit of what you described here in workmanship, fit and finish and quality materials. Buttery smooth action , and the particular rifle that I got has an exquisite and rare select grade walnut stock ( I scoured the internet until I found a distributor that sent me actual photos of the rifle before I purchased it , as I’m very particular about the wood grain ) as well as the .280 Remington in itself is an extremely rare chambering for the model 70 rifle . Winchester did a limited production run of .280’s back in the early 1960’s , and those few rifles flew off the shelves. And now around 2015-2016 they did another very limited production run of these .280 Remington’s and I did not hesitate to grab this one as I mentioned, it’s a beautiful specimen with the select walnut stock with Fluer de Lis checkering and schnabel fore end .
And so I stumbled upon this video today while gathering information about the Supergrade model 70 , because I spotted a used one at my local dealer chambered in .264 Winchester Magnum ( it’s pre owned , considered used , but it’s still brand new in the box never been fired yet … someone bought it , never fired it and traded it in for something else ) so I just may go back and pick it up tomorrow. It’s gorgeous 😍
Thorough. Concise. Honest. Well done. Thank you!
Thanks
I have 2 of them , 300 win mag and 338 win mag , great rifles and both are super grade ,,, GOOD VIDEO !
They are great! Thank you.
What are you hunting, Volkswagens?
@@bodiewest9202 just calibers that I was able to get a excellent deal on that were new in the box, made in the USA with control feed bolts ! I primarily shoot and hunt with a 270 👍
Beautiful rife,an American icon,i have the privilege of owning 3 of these rifles,my first one i purchased new around 1991 in .338 win mag XTR,one of the last post 64 push feed bolt action sportier that is able to shoot 1 moa. The other is in 270 win sportier also push feed bolt action made around 1977 according to the serial number,again able to shoot 1 moa which i purchased second hand,a well care for rifle by the first owner all credit to them. The 3rd one i have purchased 7 months ago new,this one in super grade in 3006 controlled round feed bolt action again will shoot 1 moa,again such a well made beautiful rifle all of them in amercian walnut stock, all 3 of them are so well balanced and so easy to shoot even though they are all high power big calibre rifles they are comfortable to shoot including the .338 win mag which is a big kicker by any standard,lets say id rate them up around a Sako in the same calibre for shooting and build quality as ive used Sako and i know thats saying alot, there will some out there that may disagree and thats ok but im going by my own experience on this one,all i can say is i now know why Jack O'connor championed the model 70. Last but not lest,if its good enough for Carl Hathcock its more then good enough for me,made since 1936 and still been made,the riflemans rifle,that says it all in my book buy the way fantastic review,ill be subscripting,peace out,happy safe hunting to you all from Victoria Australia
Well Ive seen this video and decided to look for 1 in 7mm-08, after looking extensively and speaking with winchester/Ruger the wait for 1 is until feb or so of next year. Patiently seeking i almost settled for the featherweight model, (patients is a virtue) out of the blue their it was in the extact caliber i wanted. Finally, my Last purchase on a rifle, the only rifle i spent this amount on (Well Spent monies w/no regrets whatsoever) and a Proud owner of my Model 70 Supergrade 7mm-08. I love my Tikka in 7m08 but this Supergrade model is a Too damn sexy for itself Awesome Video and Review. Keep m Coming. Ed from Texas
Thank you for watching
@@Bullets4Bucks WOW great review! New subscriber here. Question, how is the quality of the ones assembled in Portugal compared to SC? I hear the Portugal ones are made better. Thank you
@@rainsong7327 I think the Portugal ones are better
@@Bullets4Bucks thanks . Have to tell you I've wanted a Sako Finnlight for a very long time now. But I feel the Winchester Extreme Weather is right there. I don't think the Sako is worth the extra 500 bucks but maybe they are. Would be a good video comparison for you to make!
I like model 70 ‘s they are a great rifle I don’t have a super grade but my mouth waters when I see one I would like to get one some day if I could afford one again
They are beautiful
I have the all Weather SS model. To me once you own one of these new production Winchester model 70's, you become spoiled. Once you find a load that they like you got sub MOA accuracy all day everyday. The only complaint I have with mine regarding factory ammo is they are very picky eaters. If you run regular cup and core your groups open up. Winchester model 70's like premium or match grade ammunition. They are like a Cadillac. I'd compare Winchester model 70 to Sako 85 or Weatherby mk.V! They are in that category. Sort of like MAC, Matco and Snap-on tools.
3:29. My Savage 110 has the opposite problem. It is real difficult to put the safety on when it isn't cocked. But when it is cocked smooth as butter. Which makes more sense than the reverse tbh.
Beautiful gun
Thank you
enjoyed the video, detailed and well done. I just found humor in wearing a Howa hat doing a Winchester video. I mean no harm just a tid bit. I have always been a remington fan, and have my first winchester on order and looking for second to get...something in stock somewhere ( might be five years) but a guy can dream right
Yeah its fun making peoples minds melt lol. Glad you liked the video.
Great video! Just ordered a Super Grade in a 6.5 Creedmoor. I've wanted a Super Grade for 23 years. I finally have one coming. Probably, will do a video. I will say, the Remington 40x was a hell of a rifle though. Maybe, should have compared apples to apples Super Grade to 40x(instead of everyday 700).
Very nice. Good choice
I have the winchester model 70 in 300 wsm. Got in new in 2001. At 700.00 dollars it's still the most exspenseve gun I've bought. But I have no regrets. The gun is absolutely great and handles flolesly. But I can say the same about my model 700 Remington BDL. My to picks over the rest. American Made,,...
They are good rifles
Just bought a stainless featherweight in 308.
Any pointers on proven projectiles to get me started on reloading?
Thanks I'm advance from Australia
Great just picked up a super grade in 7 mm rem .looking forward to using it .
Cool jay
Thanks. Loved the review
I Will enjoy Cold Winter days Deer Hunting With My New Winchester Model 70 Supergrade, they are Amazing and Accurate.
Yes they are
These rifles are great looking. How do they shoot? I’m looking for an heirloom quality piece but it has to shoot below an inch to keep a space in my safe
Mine shot good.
@@Bullets4Bucks Thanks for that. I liked your Elk video with the Howa. How would you compare the accuracy of the Winchester vs the Howa? I have a couple Howa's and they're shooters. One will print any bullet in nearly same POA the other is more load sensitive. Just looking for a reference point on the Winchester. I have my eye on the same rifle as you bought in 280. thanks again and for your videos. btw, i'm a subscriber.
@@jeffreygibbons6878 thank you for subscribing. They are both equally accurate. No difference in accuracy really.
@Jess Hadlock sweet rifle. I like 308
Mine is a featherweight 308 and shoots a tad under 1 moa. But I've only shot cheap 150 grain federal blue box ammo through it tho.
I really enjoyed this video, thank you.
Thank you
Great rifles! Had one of the featherweight in 6.5x55. Still kicking myself for letting it go.
They are sweet
@@Bullets4Bucks yes they are. One of the best handling rifles out there. Especially when your feeling old school, and only blued and walnut will do.
@@andrewcleveland they are pretty
Some made in Portugal. Bergara makes some really good guns and barrels. SC Navy vet.
I will enjoy my first for Deer Season next year . I can't wait .
Nice!
We all know that it's an awesome looking rifle with great parts, but how does it shoot??
I have a 243 Model 70 Featherweight I bought my Dad about 35 years ago. I went to an estate auction in the early1980’s and bid on a pre 64 270. I bid up to $700 and gut got it for $750. If I had it to do over I would have bid much higher but I was young and dumb. Now I’m just old and dumb.
My mod. 70 is 1943, Dad bought it at a pawn shop around 1961, he said that I would grow into it, moving on to 92, I took it out and shot a 6 or 7 in. group at 100yrd, time to rebuild, this rifle was a USMC sniper rifle, but it was neglected, barrel bent, stock warped, trigger rusted, so 3 thousand dollars later, man do I have a nice rifle. I mean it shoots better than my 22 250, I also have a mod 700, 1977, 308. which rifle shoots the best, I can,t see it.
Nice rifle, might of missed it, but what year was this model 70 ? I have a chance to buy a ‘48 pre-64 for the same price of a new one , such decisions .
Idk the exact year but its a current production model
@@Bullets4Bucks the current production model is not what is commonly referred to as a "post 64". The "post 64" was the push feed model.
@@fedup3582 but it is post 64
@@Bullets4Bucks well a Corvette and chevette are both chevys too.
@@Bullets4Bucks if you were selling this rifle you would not describe it as a “post 64” model. It would be a current production model.
30 06 is my febret gun
I have a pre-64 in .270 and I've always wondered how a new one would compare.
It seemed great to me.
Don’t let the pre-64 hype get to you. They are every bit as good, with better hammer forged barrels and modern steel. Collecting and nostalgia is one thing, but engineering is another.
It looks beautiful, but for the price I don’t know that it’s worth buying it over a tikka. Or a Howa.
It’s worth it if your paying for heirloom quality and want something top grade to pass down.
If your just slinging lead at deer.... idk.
Great Video. I have the Winchester model 70 in the 300wsm.. love the gun. I can say that
Harry Mason's hunting rifle from silent hill 1 !!! that's what led me here :)
My biggest problem with Winchesters is availability. The models I am interested in are not available. I have been looking for an Alaskan version in 375 for a couple years. There are not even any Safari versions available. Used ones also are not available unless they are push feed versions or heavily used.
Interesting
Pay attention to shot show, this is where they tend to show what models are getting made for the year and any one off varieties. You'll have to put in an order through your local browning dealer, as these sell well and don't stay on the shelf for very long. The Alaskan, is a hell of a rifle. Heavy when a scope is added but it's extremely well built and accurate. I've only ever seen a handful on store shelves in Canada. So got to act fast, or put in a bit of waiting while an order is brought in.
I have a 1976 model 70, 30-06, I’m missing the bolt + stock was broken (passed down from my dad) any thoughts on how to upgrade this ?
Thanks!
A trigger under 3 lbs. for hunting is usafe. Never heard of anyone complaining about a 2 1/2 trigger pull before.If you are shooting 1000 yards in a benchrest competition that might be different, but not a hunting rifle.
Not bad for a foriegn made rifle that dropped the actual Model 70 trigger which was considered the best all the way to the last US made Model 70.
What is on the stock? Did you just show it dirty or is there something else?
Not sure what you are referring to. Its clean.
Great video!
Thanks
"Don't it always seem to go, 'you don't know what you've got till it's gone?'" Back in the 60s when Winchester was still making the original Model 70 everyone raved about them. "The rifleman's rifle" it was called but few actually owned one. When Winchester stopped making them in 1963 they had only sold less than 700,000. Winchester was losing money on each gun made as they had with the Model 52, and the old Model 94. The Model 52 was dropped and the Model 94 revamped. People back then didn't like the Mauser-style claw extractor. It looked old-fashioned and clunky. Remington had one on their model 30 which was based on the M1917 Enfield. When Remington brought out the model 700 in 1962 people forgot about the Model 70. The 700 had no controlled feed claw extractor. It looked modern and sleek, and it was cheap. I paid $279 for my first M700. Remington's owner, DuPont had the money to buy the latest manufacturing equipment. Remington turned the receivers on automatic lathes from cheap round stock. The parts were polished in vibratory tumblers instead of hand-polishing. One-coat sprayed-on polyurethane finishes were cheaper than multiple coats of hand-rubbed oil. The Model 70 was made the old-fashioned 1930s way, skilled machinists milled an 8lb bar stock billet down to a 2lb 6oz receiver in over 80 steps. At the same time Ruger was making their M77 from even cheaper castings. Only John Olin's money kept Winchester in business but that wouldn't last forever. A 1979 machinists strike nearly put the company under. When he died a couple years later the Olin family sold the factory to Winchester management as US Repeating Arms. They tried using modern methods and new equipment to save the company but the new Model 70 was never accepted despite being a fine rifle. The gun writers damned it with faint praise because they hated that the old model was dropped. That ultimately killed the company. USRA brought the old model 70 back in 1992 in an attempt to satisfy critics and save the company but they went under in 2006 anyway. I'm glad FN still makes them. Winchester was the one American gunmaker that Europeans considered equal to their own premium brands. The Model 70 was very popular abroad. I have a 1976 new Model 70 and a 1996 old Model 70. Both are fine rifles and I'm glad I got them.
Such beautiful rifles. I just wish, for me, they were a little lighter. 8.2lbs and scope, sling, ammo it will add up to 10+ lbs
I don’t think that’s too bad at 10lbs. Helps with recoil if anything. My 14.5” BCM AR15 is 9lbs all said and done. Irons, red dot, light with pressure switch, sling, full mag. It definitely adds up. My AR10 is 12lbs with a full mag in it and all the stuff on it.
Gee, going to have to get one.. beautiful.
Yup
Must have a lot of veriation on this model, I have a 270 in a 1988 XTR the trigger guard is plastic the rest of the bottom assy is metalic, my bolt is also best i canjudge is a push feed your was a controlled feed, is that what you have seen, is it that model prolific
Владею Winchtster Model 70 pro64 в 308 калибре с 1996 года , много удачных охот , более 150 кабана , лису волка не считал , ни разу не подвел , сравнить не с чем , спасибо фирме и оружейникам за винтовку .
I have Winchester model 70, .30-06springfield and .308win stainlessstel controlround feed rifle, gread rifles.
Yes it is
SO GOOD!
I bought a 270 sporter and quality is a way above any thing else including my weatherby accumark
Very good to hear
I wonder what runs through the heads of other rifle manufacturers when they see these very nicely executed Winchester rifles? They just go on producing cheap stuff....its a shame.
I thought the Howa was great but the floorplate was very thin.
I want one. Unfortunately, they are very rare and expensive here in Germany.
Darn
Yes a Great Rifle
Its beautiful
Thank you 😊
Hows the featherweight compare to the supergrade? Is it just the stock difference?
Stock, barrel contour, bolt jeweled
@@Bullets4Bucks I think bolts are jeweled on both of them
@@chadcowman6293 you are correct but from research it looks like barrel lengths and contours could vary.
Looks like one has a featherweight contour and one uses sporter. Could be wrong though
@@Bullets4Bucks they just changed those to drop the weight down a little bit right? I was thinking on going featherweight model so I can put a bipod on it for hunting. We have alot of flatlands here. Does that make any sense? This will be my first rifle
These new models are not, repeat not, the gun we call "post 64 Model 70". Those were completely different in bolt design, still the "Tilden" three position safety, still the simple elegant 1950's trigger, but no control feed, a simple extractor (set into the bolt face), hideous wood, shiny finishes made of plastic, white line spacers, etc. etc. The saving grace was that they shot quite well. You have a nice, modern machine, with about a tenth the hand fitting the pre-64 rifle carried. If Winchester had kept making that hand made gun, they would be something we talk about in the past tense!
These new models ARE just like the pre ‘64 with the exception of the trigger.
They absolutely ARE a control round feed Mauser action, as you can clearly see in the video.
The rifles you’re referring to are the push feed models Winchester produced for a short while, which weren’t as good as the pre ‘64. They were still far superior to a Remington 700, they just weren’t the classic control feed that Winchester fans had come to love, so they shifted production to the Miroku factory in Portugal and started making them in control round feed again.
I’d wager that a brand new Miroku produced M70 will outshoot a pre ‘64 any day of the week.
These modern model 70's are produced by FN herstal in Portugal, and they make good stuff. I'll take the modern metallurgy and modern machining over a hand fit pre 64 any day.
They also made the controlled round feed in the 1990s also called the "classic",I have one with the boss system
I just checked, this rifle was probably built in Portugal, by FN, nice but really?
Yes they are made there
Is it true they stop making the 70?
No
That's a Super Grade?
Yes
Tell me how it shoots.
Its in a video
Top esse é o 30-06
3:20
Youre actively making the safety hard to apply via your thumb and index finger. Just use your thumb to put safety on and off.
I had my thumb on the back of the bolt to have leverage
@@Bullets4Bucks If you notice when safe is on the back of the bolt firing pin protrudes? If you take safe off it goes foward. if you use thumb on back if bolt while using index your basically working 3x harder. Just keep thumb off back if bolt when applying safety
I used to have this problem too. my 2003 270 supershadow and 2020 6.5 creedmoor in french walnut wok great
@@varg8696 interesting. Thank you
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Disassembly: Step One - REMOVE THE BOLT !!!!!!!!!!
Take a shot every time he says “beautiful.”
Lol
satin Finish
Too bad they don’t come with sights
if you think thats a fine firearm... jump back to the pre 64...to bad the higher ups destroyed what took so long to build... controlled feed with milled sights.. that process of fine made firearm is gone
portuguese quality
Tikka rifles suck compared to the model 70. There has never been and never will be a better rifle than the model 70
Would you say it was high quality? Lol
Beautiful high quality
Is it made in the USA? I will never buy a Winchester made in any other country.
No the m70 is not