I just picked up a new Supergrade 7MM Rem. Mag. built in 1990. Beautiful wood and the old-style trigger, which I adjusted down to 2.5 lbs. Great rifle.
Still great rifles. Old design, sure, but a fantastic design, with a beautiful stock. If I'm not hunting with my Marlin 336, I'm hunting with the Winchester M70.
Hi Castors Firearms, Do you or anyone know how come the floor plate of the rifle in the video doesnt say "super grade" on it? A particular year/model? Couldnt find anything on google. Thanks guys
Thanks for disassembling the rifle and showing the inletting and bedding compound material. I was very curious weather it had a type of bedding block, or similar setup. I saw one at Sportsman's Warehouse in 300 mag and love what done to improve them. I own a Special Edition Fagen M70 in 300 mag as well, that I bought 1999 and have done a full bedding job on it myself..... it still fills the freezer to this day. Would love to do one of my bed jobs on the newer model to see how well it responds. Nice vid btw. Winchester my all time favorite rifle.
I purchased a 1977 Model 70 recently on Gun Broker. It was advertised as a Super Grade. There are no markings on the rifle stamped as such. Does anyone know, were all Super Grade rifles marked? Thanks
Very Beautiful Rifle, I had My Heart set on one, I saved up and looked at Cabelas and Gander Mountain, . Neither Store had the Rifle chambered in 30 06. They had it in .270, I did not want a .270. I started calling different stores looking for My Rifle, no one had it. I then tried and tried to call Winchester, I got one voice recording after another, and got hung up on multiple times. When I finally got through the Automated Telemarketing and Advertising I was in contact with Browning. I found out that The Rifles are now are made in South Carolina but put together in Portugal . I was heartbroken. I took My Money I had saved up and bought a Ruger Hawkeye instead.
I found humor in reading your comment because I just bought a Winchester and I can relate to your experience- from a different POV. I'm behind the sales counter in a gun shop and I just purchased a 1968 Winchester supergrade with a Leupold Vari-X II on it. Fellow explained how he just paid $150 for it from his buddy that morning and merely wanted to make some quick money (I've dealt with him before, trusted his word)..Well as an opportunist I told him I would be glad to allow him to double his money and explained that I had the cash ready not any farther than 15ft from us. He took the bait and sold it to me for $300. *Awesome*, I thought. Well it turns out later that night before I began checking paperwork and cleaning traded in/purchased guns I decided to endulge in the ol' Winchester '06 leaning on the back wall. After drooling over the fine action and deep walnut, selected wooden stock I clamped her down onto a vise and strip her. Took the action out of the stock and I'll be damned if I didn't notice- the inside of the stock was severely *cracked*! Which is pretty much what makes a super grade a super grade...the stock! Long story short it went from a $1,100 rifle (at least, here in Georgia) to a $600 rifle because the stock is broken especially around where the recoil lug fits and I won't sell it like that to any of my customers rather rude or nice... I don't want my customers bringing a broken gun back to me with a broken nose too haha! Anyways, I would be glad to sell you this rifle but as of now she lies in an black synthetic stock- that's all I had laying around.
Samuel Hawkins I really appreciate Your offer Sir. I would love to have the Rifle, but I ended up Buying a New Ruger Hawkeye, 30 06, with a Walnut Stock. I put a Leupold VX2 Scope , and a Turner Saddlery National Match Sling on it. I have fired it alot, learned The Rifle and am very happy with it. Thank You very much for the generous offer , and the honesty though. I appreciate and respect both.
I got a 270 super grade on an estate sale. You won’t get this rifle from me because o& how it shoots after I broke it in. It also shoots exactly same velocity as my model 700;270 that nobody will get that rifle from me either.
I shoot Winchester super grade 75th anniversary 30-06 ,, I have shot Manu and owns many Winchester pre 1964 and the new c.r.f Winchester Rifle Man's rifle is absolutely great ,oh point of corrections the sacred locks the sear not the trigger ,it basicly holds the fire pin captured so it's impossible to bump and accidentally discharge ,,unlike Remington / savage and all Remington clone actions ,, also never have I seen a recall on a Winchester model 70 c.r.f rifle ,,I don't owns a single Push feed Winchester
I don't know if it changes your mind, but the company licensed to build the Winchester and Browning sporting arms lines is Fabrique National of Belgium, one of the world's most-respected firearms manufacturers. If memory serves, the Olin Corp. owns the rights, but licensed them to FN. If a "foreign" company had to build them, then FN is the best choice possible, since John M. Browning had an established relationship with them at the time of his death in 1926. The FN-manufactured Model 70s are superb rifles in every respect, the equal or better than the fabled pre-1964 models. I used to work in the retail FA industry and sold a lot of Model 70 rifles to customers getting ready to go on hunting trips and safaris, and never had a dissatisfied one as far as I know. Smiles and a good experience all the way around.
I shoot Winchester super grade 75th anniversary 30-06 ,, I have shot Manu and owns many Winchester pre 1964 and the new c.r.f Winchester Rifle Man's rifle is absolutely great ,oh point of corrections the sacred locks the sear not the trigger ,it basicly holds the fire pin captured so it's impossible to bump and accidentally discharge ,,unlike Remington / savage and all Remington clone actions ,, also never have I seen a recall on a Winchester model 70 c.r.f rifle ,,I don't owns a single Push feed Winchester
I shoot Winchester super grade 75th anniversary 30-06 ,, I have shot Manu and owns many Winchester pre 1964 and the new c.r.f Winchester Rifle Man's rifle is absolutely great ,oh point of corrections the sacred locks the sear not the trigger ,it basicly holds the fire pin captured so it's impossible to bump and accidentally discharge ,,unlike Remington / savage and all Remington clone actions ,, also never have I seen a recall on a Winchester model 70 c.r.f rifle ,,I don't owns a single Push feed Winchester
I just picked up a new Supergrade 7MM Rem. Mag. built in 1990. Beautiful wood and the old-style trigger, which I adjusted down to 2.5 lbs. Great rifle.
Still great rifles. Old design, sure, but a fantastic design, with a beautiful stock.
If I'm not hunting with my Marlin 336, I'm hunting with the Winchester M70.
Love both of my new Model 70 Supergrades ...BOTH in .243 !
I've got my eye on one and if all goes well, I'll have one of these beauties soon. We'll see...
This is a great channel.
Hi Castors Firearms, Do you or anyone know how come the floor plate of the rifle in the video doesnt say "super grade" on it? A particular year/model? Couldnt find anything on google. Thanks guys
Thanks for disassembling the rifle and showing the inletting and bedding compound material. I was very curious weather it had a type of bedding block, or similar setup. I saw one at Sportsman's Warehouse in 300 mag and love what done to improve them. I own a Special Edition Fagen M70 in 300 mag as well, that I bought 1999 and have done a full bedding job on it myself..... it still fills the freezer to this day. Would love to do one of my bed jobs on the newer model to see how well it responds. Nice vid btw. Winchester my all time favorite rifle.
I purchased a 1977 Model 70 recently on Gun Broker. It was advertised as a Super Grade. There are no markings on the rifle stamped as such. Does anyone know, were all Super Grade rifles marked? Thanks
They are marked super grade on the bottom of the hinged floor plate super grade
I am searching for a Winchester Model 70 short action to build on a Blackhawk Comp stock.
Very Beautiful Rifle, I had My Heart set on one, I saved up and looked at Cabelas and Gander Mountain, . Neither Store had the Rifle chambered in 30 06. They had it in .270, I did not want a .270. I started calling different stores looking for My Rifle, no one had it. I then tried and tried to call Winchester, I got one voice recording after another, and got hung up on multiple times. When I finally got through the Automated Telemarketing and Advertising I was in contact with Browning. I found out that The Rifles are now are made in South Carolina but put together in Portugal . I was heartbroken. I took My Money I had saved up and bought a Ruger Hawkeye instead.
I found humor in reading your comment because I just bought a Winchester and I can relate to your experience- from a different POV.
I'm behind the sales counter in a gun shop and I just purchased a 1968 Winchester supergrade with a Leupold Vari-X II on it. Fellow explained how he just paid $150 for it from his buddy that morning and merely wanted to make some quick money (I've dealt with him before, trusted his word)..Well as an opportunist I told him I would be glad to allow him to double his money and explained that I had the cash ready not any farther than 15ft from us. He took the bait and sold it to me for $300. *Awesome*, I thought. Well it turns out later that night before I began checking paperwork and cleaning traded in/purchased guns I decided to endulge in the ol' Winchester '06 leaning on the back wall. After drooling over the fine action and deep walnut, selected wooden stock I clamped her down onto a vise and strip her. Took the action out of the stock and I'll be damned if I didn't notice- the inside of the stock was severely *cracked*! Which is pretty much what makes a super grade a super grade...the stock! Long story short it went from a $1,100 rifle (at least, here in Georgia) to a $600 rifle because the stock is broken especially around where the recoil lug fits and I won't sell it like that to any of my customers rather rude or nice... I don't want my customers bringing a broken gun back to me with a broken nose too haha! Anyways, I would be glad to sell you this rifle but as of now she lies in an black synthetic stock- that's all I had laying around.
Samuel Hawkins I really appreciate Your offer Sir. I would love to have the Rifle, but I ended up Buying a New Ruger Hawkeye, 30 06, with a Walnut Stock. I put a Leupold VX2 Scope , and a Turner Saddlery National Match Sling on it. I have fired it alot, learned The Rifle and am very happy with it. Thank You very much for the generous offer , and the honesty though. I appreciate and respect both.
Yes sir, no problem. Glad to hear you enjoy your rifle as that's what it's all about! Take care and stay clear!
Samuel Hawkins Thank You Sir
I just saw held one in Marietta ga 30 06 model 70 for about 650 used
I got a 270 super grade on an estate sale. You won’t get this rifle from me because o& how it shoots after I broke it in. It also shoots exactly same velocity as my model 700;270 that nobody will get that rifle from me either.
I shoot Winchester super grade 75th anniversary 30-06 ,, I have shot Manu and owns many Winchester pre 1964 and the new c.r.f Winchester Rifle Man's rifle is absolutely great ,oh point of corrections the sacred locks the sear not the trigger ,it basicly holds the fire pin captured so it's impossible to bump and accidentally discharge ,,unlike Remington / savage and all Remington clone actions ,, also never have I seen a recall on a Winchester model 70 c.r.f rifle ,,I don't owns a single Push feed Winchester
I have a 70 in 7mmRemMag, 1973
Is this still available?
As of today, here in Canada, this rifle is still manufactured
Now $1800.00-$2200.00
yup, my maple is coming this week. paid 2049.
The FN super grades might possibly be Winchester's finest ever.
@wisconsinfarmer4742 , just purchased a Super Grade New off Gunbroker, Triple French Walnut, in 6.5 Creedmoor. Out the door it was $1886.00.
Finished off with a Nightforce Scope and Mount/rings about $3,700.00 total investment (excluding ammo). So, 4k....Jesus.
@@davidandersen4218 That is funny.
I just found the Gunbroker site tonight and started looking at CM6.5, but in x-bolt.
So these rifles have doubled in price over the last 20 years since I bought mine new. And not even made in America anymore, that's ridiculous.
I don't know if it changes your mind, but the company licensed to build the Winchester and Browning sporting arms lines is Fabrique National of Belgium, one of the world's most-respected firearms manufacturers. If memory serves, the Olin Corp. owns the rights, but licensed them to FN. If a "foreign" company had to build them, then FN is the best choice possible, since John M. Browning had an established relationship with them at the time of his death in 1926.
The FN-manufactured Model 70s are superb rifles in every respect, the equal or better than the fabled pre-1964 models. I used to work in the retail FA industry and sold a lot of Model 70 rifles to customers getting ready to go on hunting trips and safaris, and never had a dissatisfied one as far as I know. Smiles and a good experience all the way around.
Yes, and if they put goddam iron sights on it I'd buy one
What’s God have to do with it? Show some respect.
I shoot Winchester super grade 75th anniversary 30-06 ,, I have shot Manu and owns many Winchester pre 1964 and the new c.r.f Winchester Rifle Man's rifle is absolutely great ,oh point of corrections the sacred locks the sear not the trigger ,it basicly holds the fire pin captured so it's impossible to bump and accidentally discharge ,,unlike Remington / savage and all Remington clone actions ,, also never have I seen a recall on a Winchester model 70 c.r.f rifle ,,I don't owns a single Push feed Winchester
I shoot Winchester super grade 75th anniversary 30-06 ,, I have shot Manu and owns many Winchester pre 1964 and the new c.r.f Winchester Rifle Man's rifle is absolutely great ,oh point of corrections the sacred locks the sear not the trigger ,it basicly holds the fire pin captured so it's impossible to bump and accidentally discharge ,,unlike Remington / savage and all Remington clone actions ,, also never have I seen a recall on a Winchester model 70 c.r.f rifle ,,I don't owns a single Push feed Winchester