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DrMike
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Those are a couple of beautiful Winchesters, Fotis. I wouldn't mind having one of the current production 264 WMs. I do agree, however, that the wood on the second one would benefit from a bit more character.
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I have a feeling that if I buy it it will stay in the safe forever since I have my Sako 75 7mm RUM.
DrMike
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I dunno', Fotis. I suspect that in your position, given my predisposition to the Winchesters, it wouldn't live in my safe.
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I really do not know how you do it. You have so much overlap! How do you decide what goes to the field or not?
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FOTIS":3p9gror4 said:
I rotate them on a regular basis to ensure that none are neglected. :grin:
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I picked up that 7mag classic over the weekend and brought it home. It is very smooth, I stripped it completely down for close inspection. For the most part everything looks amazing but had a few concerns.
1. The extractor had several burrs and seemed rather sharp and not near as nice as the one I have on my fn .270. So I ordered a williams extractor to replace this one. Easy fix
2. The face of the bolt had a significant amount of carbon build up and does not want to come clean. Just didn't know if this an indication of anything?
3. On the bottom of the bolt the groove that the receiver rail rides in seems rather sharp and the slot seems to open up a bit as you move away from the bolt face. Seems to function fine just looks unusual and not fond of it being so sharp.
I talked to Ryan at McMillan on friday a couple of times for some information so I can finalize my order on monday or tuesday. It looks like with standard fill the rifle is going to come in around 8.75 lbs to 9 lbs depending on the scope. I am going with the supergrade mcswirley 60% OD, 20% black and 20% light grey with integral pillars.
I also wanted the one piece williams bottom metal but they don't make stainless anymore so I am thinking about the pacific tool and guage, however if you buy the stuff they put on the new FN rifles direct from winchester it is much cheaper.
Sorry to ramble, please feel free to comment or advise on any part or all of it.
1. The extractor had several burrs and seemed rather sharp and not near as nice as the one I have on my fn .270. So I ordered a williams extractor to replace this one. Easy fix
2. The face of the bolt had a significant amount of carbon build up and does not want to come clean. Just didn't know if this an indication of anything?
3. On the bottom of the bolt the groove that the receiver rail rides in seems rather sharp and the slot seems to open up a bit as you move away from the bolt face. Seems to function fine just looks unusual and not fond of it being so sharp.
I talked to Ryan at McMillan on friday a couple of times for some information so I can finalize my order on monday or tuesday. It looks like with standard fill the rifle is going to come in around 8.75 lbs to 9 lbs depending on the scope. I am going with the supergrade mcswirley 60% OD, 20% black and 20% light grey with integral pillars.
I also wanted the one piece williams bottom metal but they don't make stainless anymore so I am thinking about the pacific tool and guage, however if you buy the stuff they put on the new FN rifles direct from winchester it is much cheaper.
Sorry to ramble, please feel free to comment or advise on any part or all of it.
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Any of the edges that you do not like, you can take an India stone to and clean up fast and easily. Seafoam or similar carbon remover from auto parts store will remove carbon stains from bolt face. I have the Williams matte blue single piece bottom metal on my .30-06 and like it very much. I upgraded the stock on this Model 70 Classic with a Grade II Winchester factory stock and the Williams bottom metal. The rifle really looks nice now.
Since there is carbon on the boltface, did you check headspace on the rifle when you bought it? I cleaned the bolt on mine and sprayed it lightly with Barracade to get all the dirt off with a cloth. Mine was bought new in 1996 by me so I am sure where it has been.
Since there is carbon on the boltface, did you check headspace on the rifle when you bought it? I cleaned the bolt on mine and sprayed it lightly with Barracade to get all the dirt off with a cloth. Mine was bought new in 1996 by me so I am sure where it has been.
G'Day Fella's,
Just as an aside to this thread.
I hear the the owners of Winchester, FNH/Browning, are relocating the US manufactured Winchester to Portugal!
Not sure if this is correct, I just heard it on the grape vine, or as well call it The Bush Telegraph!!!
Doh!
Homer
Just as an aside to this thread.
I hear the the owners of Winchester, FNH/Browning, are relocating the US manufactured Winchester to Portugal!
Not sure if this is correct, I just heard it on the grape vine, or as well call it The Bush Telegraph!!!
Doh!
Homer
DrMike
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HomerOz":sc0yl939 said:
It's a rumour making the rounds. The Firearm Blog reports this to be so: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/...move-model-70-production-to-portugal-in-2013/. On the other hand, Winchester itself is less forthcoming about such potential move. They are adamant that the Model 70 is still made in SC: http://www.winchesterguns.com/customerservice/qna/detail.asp?id=287.
Oldtrader3
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They (USRAC) made the G signify 1,000,000 and continued the serial numbers from there. It propably saved stamp setup time on each rifle to eliminate 3 digits on each rifle in how ever many places they put the complete serial number by whatever means.
