Wincheser Featherweight rifle

[C.Smith]

I alsmost bought a used one at the gun show that had a brand new Leopold VXII on it for $700. Is that a good deal for the rifle and scope?

Rifle is used .270, and is in okay shape.

Corey

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Well, the scope typically goes for about $225. Rings and mounts are another $50.00.

700
-225
-50
$425 for the rifle. Anything else, sling, dies, ect would just add to the value of the deal. In other words, it not a bad deal, and would be a very good general purpose rig. In addition we have LOTS of load data for the .270 in the Forum.

 

[BK]

I think it also makes a difference whether it's a push feed or CRF action. I think $425 for a push feed is OK, but a pretty good deal for a CRF. And it's a screaming deal on a pre-'64.

 

[C.Smith]

I'm pretty sure it is a push feed.

Corey

 

[DrMike]

Jump on it. Some of the push feeds were real shooters. I had a 280 Featherweight in push feed that I should have never let go. My CRF that I replaced it with has turned out fine, but the other was a fine rifle.

 

[C.Smith]

Thanks for the advise but I ended up buying a brand new Tikka T3 stainless that weighs a half pound less.


Corey

 

[DrMike]

The T3 is a fine rifle. I have shot several, and all shot better than they should. I'm certain you'll enjoy it.

 

[C.Smith]

Thanks, hopefully I will be able to load some for it this week and shoot it.
Corey

 

[DrMike]

We'll look forward to your report from the range.

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Tikka's are good rifles:

Here how My wife's Ttikka .270 Win shoots:

Here's the load:

140gr NBT
Win case
57gr H4831
CCI 200 primer.

It will shoot like that all day.

 

[DrMike]

That is an excellent group, AS. Despite any temptation you may feel, just make certain you don't borrow her rifle to shoot those antelope.

 

[Guest]

Tell her she missed the dime!

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Thanks Dr Mike.
She's pretty protective of that rifle. It has the deluxe stock, with the rosewood end cap (now discontinued). It's a very pretty gun.