Picked Up A Very Nice Rifle Today

[HAWKEYESATX]

I have added a classic scope to go with my classic rifle.
A Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42 Ballistic Reticle scope.
They both seem to go together like bread and butter.


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[FOTIS]

I dig it. Nice scope choice!

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

I dig it. Nice scope choice!

Thank you! I happen to have a Greek bird that told me about it. LOL

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[RaySendero]

Beautiful rifle!
What year was it made?

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

From what I've seen on the barrel, it was made in New Haven, CT

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[HAWKEYESATX]

Beautiful rifle!
What year was it made?

Thank you

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[HAWKEYESATX]

Beautiful rifle!
What year was it made?

Serial # G1192xx
I'm having difficulties dating it.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hawk

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[flyingagg]

Model 70 Classic rifles were made in New Heaven, CT from ~1994 to ~2006. I have a few in Stainless Synthetic Boss. You might be able to find more information with he specific model. Calling Winchester might work

 

[Guy Miner]

That is quite a rifle, chambered for a great cartridge!

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

That is quite a rifle, chambered for a great cartridge!

Thank you!
Yes, I thought you might like the cartridge selection as well Guy!

Hawk

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[NYDAN]

Beautiful rifle!
What year was it made?

Serial # G1192xx
I'm having difficulties dating it.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hawk

I spoke with Winchester Parts department at 800-322-4626 last week and a gentleman there told me they have records of the New Haven serial numbers. He asked for the serial number and I told him. He could tell from the serial number it was a left handed Classic in 7mmRM and it was made in 1999. My serial number is in the G382xxx range. My suggestion is to call that number and ask the question.

Dan

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

Beautiful rifle!
What year was it made?

Serial # G1192xx
I'm having difficulties dating it.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hawk

I spoke with Winchester Parts department at 800-322-4626 last week and a gentleman there told me they have records of the New Haven serial numbers. He asked for the serial number and I told him. He could tell from the serial number it was a left handed Classic in 7mmRM and it was made in 1999. My serial number is in the G382xxx range. My suggestion is to call that number and ask the question.

Dan

Thank you very much Dan! I am definitely going to call them to find out.


Hawk

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[HAWKEYESATX]

Well....it looks like the only ammo available in my area is 150 gr Winchester, Federal, and Remington factory ammo. I've been buying 7mm Hornady bullets, because I have a .280 Remington as well.
I've been buying Hornady 139 gr Interlock Boat tail bullets, 139 gr SST bullets, and 162 gr SST bullets. I believe I am set for both, now.
After I blast off the factory ammo, I will roll my own with the Winchester and Remington factory ammo I bought, and I got 10 rds of Federal ammo to go with my deal.

Hawk

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[brikwhitt]

love them 7mm pills.... Always has been my favorite. congrads on the new to you rifle. Now go kill something with it.

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

love them 7mm pills.... Always has been my favorite. congrads on the new to you rifle. Now go kill something with it.

Thank you! I am planning to do just that when all this funny stuff is over with.

Hawk

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[brikwhitt]

you mean the cronny virus I assume

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

you mean the cronny virus I assume

Yes, exactly!
Then hogs beware! For Death will roam the fields in search of souls to steal!
LOL

HawK


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[1100 Remington Man]

Nice Rifle and should serve you well.

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

Nice Rifle and should serve you well.

Thank you! I'm pretty sure it will serve me well too.
I'm looking highly forward to seeing how it does in accuracy, and in the field.

Hawk

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[HAWKEYESATX]

I know everyone out there has been sitting on the edge of their seats just waiting to hear when my Model 70 was manufactured.
So here it goes....
1994!
From what I've learned, Winchester made the Classic Sporter and other more expensive ones with aluminum pillar bedding, and glass bedding the actions.
Apparently, they wanted them to be a more accurate hunting tool.


Hawk

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