Ran down a 1971 Model 70 22-250


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 3:46 pm
After looking for a long time for a 220 swift M70 and finding them over priced for my needs, I stumbled upon this gem in 22-250 at a project price point.

It is a 71 model I believe, not the heyday of M70 production I know, but should be a good rifle for me.

I will probably refinish the stock myself and hit it with some benmatte finish. There may actually be some nice wood under there. May eventually get a nicer stock for it as well, but will have to wait and see. After I refinish the stock I will also need to either get a rear sight or (more likely) mount a scope on it.

Plan is to use this as a plinker rifle and coyote or varmint gun. Won't be using it for prarie dog hunting or anything like that where I live, but lots of coyotes, hogs, skunks, coons, etc.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 3:48 pm
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:58 am
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:59 am
BTW...can't see the pictures...just X's

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:17 am
sorry, they should work now.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:39 pm
Welcome to Winchester therapy King Cobb.

Nice 70. The wood and metal looks good. Should look even better with cleaning and polishing.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:13 am
Yes sir...working pics now !!

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:32 pm
If I wanted to upgrade the stock on this to something with more figure where should I go looking? I have worked on cleaning it up, but I would like something with more figure to it.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:22 am
It looks like you will have a very nice rifle if you put a bit of work into it!
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 10:11 pm
Welcome to the forum King Cobb! Nice looking Winchester ya have there.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:54 am
Very nice! Thanks for posting pics
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:19 am
Very nice find, I see that you were even lucky enough to get the Controlled Round Feed Action like the pre 64 models. Looks like a keeper to me !!!

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