Win M70 25-06 Sporter

[FOTIS]

Awesome Scotty, very happy for you!

These Winnies are shooters for sure. I believe they meet the MOA criteria before they ship.

 

[DrMike]

Doc, I believe that Scotty has a Marlin .45-70 to keep the BLR from getting too lonely.

Different animal; they never fraternize.

 

[SJB358]

I think if I was to buy another lever gun, today it would be hard to pass up a nice 35 Rem or a 444 Marlin. Those are two that seem to hold my interest.

Pop, I am not sure about the MOA deal with Winchester, it might be only their Extreme Weather rifle? Don't know, I am taking a chance of this rifle not shooting well, but then again, since it is a M70, I will have a little less heartache and the rifle is cheaper than the CDL was to start with. Scotty

 

[6mm Remington]

Scotty I cannot wait to see the new rifle and how it performs. Good luck with that and also on the snowhoes. Did you cave on those? :grin:
David

 

[SJB358]

Still looking at snowshoes. There isn't much snow here yet, so I am not getting to amped just yet. Once the snow starts to fly, I will be more apt to go and get them. Plus, I have a scope to pay for first. Scotty

 

[JD338]

Still looking at snowshoes. There isn't much snow here yet, so I am not getting to amped just yet. Once the snow starts to fly, I will be more apt to go and get them. Plus, I have a scope to pay for first. Scotty

Scotty,

Iverson Snowshoes
Shingleton, MI
http://www.iversonssnowshoes.com/index.php

I love mine!

JD338

 

[JD338]

I think if I was to buy another lever gun, today it would be hard to pass up a nice 35 Rem or a 444 Marlin. Those are two that seem to hold my interest.

Scotty

Have you ever considered a Henry Big Boy in 44 Rem Mag or 45 Long Colt?

JD338

 

[Songdog]

If I were forced to run a Wood/Blued .25-06... God forbid... seriously... I would no doubt get a Ruger M77. Anyone who's ever owned one... knows how cool those really are. I've had about half a dozen of them... tang safetys... MkIIs... even an old M77 varmint that was sweet. You get the 24" blued barrel... three position safety... they ain't as purdy as a Winny... but they're cooler... they're the Fonzie of Rifles... heeeeeyyy!

 

[SJB358]

I think if I was to buy another lever gun, today it would be hard to pass up a nice 35 Rem or a 444 Marlin. Those are two that seem to hold my interest.

Scotty

Have you ever considered a Henry Big Boy in 44 Rem Mag or 45 Long Colt?

JD338

Jim, never really considered a Henry rifle before. I have seen a few of them, but then again, I have looked at the Marlin 1894's, but they really have no practical use for me. I am all about getting more rifles, but I can't think where a 44 would be better or fit something I have a gap in. Maybe as a companion rifle for my Super Blackhawk or something??

Thanks for the heads up on the snow shoes. Still looking. I am also looking for something to replace my heavy Savage 22-250. Like you, I am kinda tired of toting it around.

SongDog, I like Rugers alot also. They are actually a very close runner up to Winchester in my eyes. ALL of my Rugers are great shooters and very rugged rifles. They might weigh a little more than average, but they seem as strong as a tank! Scotty

 

[DrMike]

the Fonzie of Rifles

Careful! You're showing your age.

 

[Guy Miner]

Scotty, good luck with the Win 70 in .25-06!

Dare I say that I've had really good results with .308 and a .300 WSM Model 70's? I've also had a .25-06, and a .300 Win mag that didn't shoot worth a hoot. The .25-06 was a drop-dead gorgeous rifle with wonderful wood and deep blue, but grouped like a dad-gum shotgun. There was a 7mm Rem mag Model 70 that wasn't bad, but not great either. I think it had potential, but I got rid of it before I knew for sure... The .308 stayed with me for a number of years, and I was lucky enough to get the .300 WSM back after selling it once while chasing prettier rifles.

Guy

 

[Songdog]

the Fonzie of Rifles

Careful! You're showing your age.

Nawwww... I just grew up watching re-runs...

 

[SJB358]

Scotty, good luck with the Win 70 in .25-06!

Dare I say that I've had really good results with .308 and a .300 WSM Model 70's? I've also had a .25-06, and a .300 Win mag that didn't shoot worth a hoot. The .25-06 was a drop-dead gorgeous rifle with wonderful wood and deep blue, but grouped like a dad-gum shotgun. There was a 7mm Rem mag Model 70 that wasn't bad, but not great either. I think it had potential, but I got rid of it before I knew for sure... The .308 stayed with me for a number of years, and I was lucky enough to get the .300 WSM back after selling it once while chasing prettier rifles.

Guy

I have been very lucky so far with Winchesters, so much so, I have never had an issue and my 270WSM is just about as accurate as I need any rifle to ever be and it is dead stock, with just the trigger lightened. Plus, it all comes down to what the shooter wants, and I just like the M70's more. Nothing really glaring or over the top, just like them. I do like others like Browning, Ruger and even Remington, but I prefer Winchester in my big game bolt guns. Scotty

I had to edit this after seeing the Nosler Legacy, those look like they could become a favorite also! Scotty