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Posted: 10/24/2002 10:50:38 AM EDT
| Just looking at some prices and ran accross the Winchester Model 70 Steath in 308. Price seems to be just a little cheaper than a Rem 700 vs, which seems like a comparable model. Just wanting to gather some info on Winchester in comparison to a Rem. 700. Thanks |
| In Sept. I bought a new Mdl. 70 Coyote in 270WSM as my new Elk rifle. For the last several years I have bought 4 or 5 new rifles per year. Now, everthing usually needs some work right out of the box, Triggers tuned, bedding, freefloating, etc. So I expect to spend another $100.00 to $200.00 to get them to shoot. Also, usually some reloaing to get good accuracy. I like for things to shoot 1/2 inch or better at 100 yards. Imagine my surprise when my box stock Coyote with a factory 150 grain power points shot into .340, not once but 5 three shot groups spread over a two week period, in varying weather conditions. BUY your Stealth, I've heard great things about them locally. |
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I have a post 64 model 70XTR in 30-06,that will shoot 1",3 shot groups @ 100yds,sitting on a bull bag,but its tricked out,and I have a custom load for it that I have worked up. I would go with the Winchester,but hey, its my opinion. If you had to pack an M60 all day,the weight of the model 70 wouldn't matter. |
| The extra weight will help on recoil. I don't know too much about the S.S.model's only that they are alot lighter. if you want to go with a S.S.I would get one that has the aluminum reinforcement on the inside,that your barreled action sets in.They also can be glass bedded,Mine is a nice walnut,I will stay with it. |
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I own a pre-64 mauser actioned Mdl 70 Alaskan in .300Win Mag (NRA Exc condition). I got it from my dad as he was the original owner. I love that thing. I'd go with the Mdl 70 mostly because since they brought back the classic mauser bolt, it has a positive extraction claw that takes one fly out of the ointment. From what I understand, the Rem 700s have been having some problems with quality lately. If I'm wrong someone please correct me. The Rem700 is also a great rifle and can be purchased ready to go with no need for mods. It's a preference thing mostly. Caliber has a lot to do with it. I just got to have the clawed extractor fellas. That Stealth looks sweat as hell, I've found my next bolt-action. |
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