#464717 - 10/24/07 11:35 AM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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Tikkabuck
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All I can say is Yippe. A new lease on life for an American company. I like my Model 70's ,no it's not a Tikka but it is a goodun.
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#464718 - 10/24/07 11:36 AM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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TAS
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JMO, but the old model 70 action is the 2nd best factory action ever made.
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#464737 - 10/24/07 11:47 AM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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smstone22
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HH are you saying what does accuracy have to do with a great action???
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#464792 - 10/24/07 12:20 PM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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Sako
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Now do not get me wrong... I really like the 700's that I have and the Sakos, Tikka & m70's....
But... Dakota, Kimber, HS Precision and lots of of other custom high end gun makers base their action on the Pre-64 model 70 action.....
And If cost was set aside I am sure there are alot of people who would chose actions other than the Model 700 & the Model 70 to build a custom rifle on....
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#464862 - 10/24/07 12:46 PM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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CPerkins
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Glad to see the Win Model 70 back. I still prefer the Remmys but hey to each his own. But dang not being able to get any model under a grand might not be the wisest way to make a comeback.
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#464863 - 10/24/07 12:46 PM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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HH are you saying what does accuracy have to do with a great action???
Not what I said, so that is not what I am saying. Opinions vary, I will leave it at that.
I like Remingtons, too. I have 6 Remington rifles.
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#464871 - 10/24/07 12:50 PM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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Hogbear
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All I can say is Yippe. A new lease on life for an American company. I like my Model 70's ,no it's not a Tikka but it is a goodun.
The Herstal Group/FN is based in Belgium. They own and use the Winchester name and brand but there is no Winchester arms company in the U.S.
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#464988 - 10/24/07 02:11 PM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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vonb
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Glad to see Winchester being produced again but dang the sticker shock!! For that kind of money, I'd spend a little more and buy a Cooper, Sako or whatever else semi-custom tickled my fancy. I like the Winchester I have but have always felt like Remington fit me better.
By the way, Remington is no saint either with the crap they call a brazen-bolt handle. If I'm spending money on a custom, it's not to have a Remington 700 action re-worked. I'll do it right the first time and go with a Surgeon, Borden or other one-piece bolt.
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#465000 - 10/24/07 02:17 PM
Re: Sounds Like the Model 70 is back
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I have never seen a Remington with a broken bolt handle.
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