Anybody bought a mod 70 lately?

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I have several pre fn rifles but no new ones in the last 15 years! I was just wondering how good the quality is now! Anybody have any bashing to do?
 
I have several post 64/pre FN Model 70's. You won't find my bashing them. They are high quality rifles. Two I got are ex-AMU target rifles , one in 308 and one on 300 WM. Excellent shooters. At one time I bought six actions for the total price of $235. I put together some damn nice rifles including a couple 300 WM's used for 1000 yard matches. Good shooters. I was just going over my 70's the other day and discovered I don't have any USRA's Model 70's so I can't say anything about them, but in my opinion the post 64's are every bit as good as the pre-64's. I do believe the FN's are the best of the litter, other then that there is nothing wrong with any M70's. Without a doubt the best factory rifles made. Plus the best in my opinion the best actions to build a target rifle on. Still looking for another action to make a 260 Rem.
 
The current Model 70 is a very high quality rifle. I can not fault them with anything; especially for what they cost. The wood is not as pretty as it was 30 years ago, but whose is?
 
I just acquired a new FN M70 Super Grade in 338 WM recently.

One minor little issue that prevented the firing pin from striking the primer. But I was able to disassemble the bolt shroud that houses the firing pin and fixed it easy as pie. I can go into more detail if needed.

My bottom line: other than the minor little hiccup mine had, I could not be more pleased with my first m70! It is absolutely a beautiful rifle and shoots sub-MOA groups if I do my part.

I now wish to have a collection,

List goes:
-m70 Sporter in 300 WM
-m70 FW in 270 Win
-m94 44 mag with 20" bbl
-m94 BB 375 Win
 
The rifles made in SC earned a VERY good reputation They have recently moved production to Portugal if that is important. Early reports I've read say the Portugal made guns are as good if not better
 
If I understand correctly, FN SC is still manufacturing the major components, then those components are sent to Portugal for final assembly
 
Sorry, but the only model 70 I have is one of the newer JOC .270's... mine is one of the nicest rifles I own ( & I'm partial to the earlier Remington BDL's ) but I'd have no qualms about buying another model 70...

I've read of issues with checkering on some of the JOC rifles, but in general, they are beautiful rifles & all the shooting reports so far have shown them to be highly accurate
 
I have two of the FN-produced M70s - a Featherweight in .257 Roberts and an Extreme Weather in .338WM. I like both of the guns.

The Roberts is a 1"-1.5" gun with 2-3 different types of factory ammo, and they all shoot to the same point of aim which is a nice bonus. I'm sure it has more accuracy potential but that was good enough for me. The fit and finish on the gun are nice as well, and it's one of my favorite guns to carry through the woods. The M70 Featherweight, to me, is a gun that's 'just right'.

I haven't shot or carried the .338WM nearly as much. But it's a tough rifle and seems well-built for its intended purpose.

SR
 
If I understand correctly, FN SC is still manufacturing the major components, then those components are sent to Portugal for final assembly
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That was true at one time. To be honest I'm not sure right now. The rifles used to say "assembled in Portugal". I've seen photos of some that now say "made in Portugal". I'm getting conflicting information. At the least they are assembled there of USA made parts, but MAY be completely built there right now.

At any rate, the Portugal guns appear to be at least as well made as the SC rifles. I have one SC rifle and like it a lot. If I wanted another the fact that it came from Portugal wouldn't deter me in the least.
 
I didn't know that Portugal was involved in making Winchester Mod. 70s, not that it's a big deal. Heck, several S&W guns are "imported" from Eastern Maine!!! LOL
 
Thanks gentlemen! I currently own a stainless fw in 308 and a super grade in 338wm and a sported in 30-06! I think santy clause is bringing me a fw in 264 wm!
 
Model 70 rifles assembled in Portugal

I went to a major sporting goods store today with the intent to buy a model 70 Winchester Featherweight in 30/06, I wanted to checked the bore with a 30 caliber bore gauge. I found the crown so poorly machined the gauge wouldn't enter the bore, a closer inspection revealed that the tool used to crown the barrel probably wasn't shaped properly or the tip broken. The stock had some very noticeable flaws on the snabel fore/end and the barrel was inscribed with assembled in Portugal. The 2nd rifle I looked at was a 308 Winchester with a bore diameter of .301" with damage again at the snabel fore/end. I drove over 400 miles today and spent money on fuel and food only. I've never had a buying experience like this ever. I thought what If I had purchased the first rifle from one of the internet websites where would I be, I shuddered at the thought.. I've seen several comments on this thread how well made the new Winchesters are made, apparently I didn't see the same rifles they saw, It's been one heck of a day.. William
 
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William T. Watts: Sorry to hear about your problems finding a well-made Winchester 70. Hopefully, the Portugal connection will get it's act together and restore peoples' faith in the rifles.

Your experience makes me want to find a pre-Portugal one and buy it.
 
I've played with and handled several in the last couple years! I hav'nt seen any problems with the stocks yet! I have seen many that were not properly polished or finished on some of the metal! No major problems just not a finely finished or well inspected firearm as they used to be
 
I have three (22/250, 270Win, 280Rem) that I'm pleased with that were purchased prior to 2010 that are attractive, fit and finish pleasing to the eye that I'm very pleased with. I'm not sure where Winchester is going with Browning making the decisions.. William
 
M-70s

I am a pre 64 Winchester man. I have had 2 FN M-70s they were both very
well made and shot as good as pre 64s. Got both used and traded off, would
have kept but already had 70s in cals. In all a fine rifle.
I was walking down the Main Street of a nearby town with a 700 Rem. Cop pulled up and said buddy what are you doing with a gun. I said officer this ain't
a gun it's a Remington. He said I'm sorry I bothered you buddy, have a nice day.
 
My three model 70's all claw extractor the most recent rifle a 22/250 has Morgan, Utah on the left side of the barrel, the two older rifles have New Haven, Conn stamped on the left side of the barrel a 270Win and a 280Rem and purchased in that order. The two earlier rifles appear to have a better fit and finish, all three deliver excellent accuracy especially the 22/250. I would suggest that anyone wanting to buy a new model 70 look it over very closely for flaws before you purchase.. I will no doubt purchase a fourth model 70 just not sure when that will be, I'm not making another special trip and coming home empty handed.. William
 
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