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new Winchester model 70 Featherweight

Old 07-17-2011, 03:34 PM
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I purchased one of these in 270 win. back in Feb. this year. I have shot approximately 100 rounds to date. I will first say that the fit and finish are better that expected for a production rifle. The action is bedded in the tang and recoil lug area and is very solid. The barrel is free floated, and as for the trigger; No creep, No over travel, and at 3.5 lbs which feels much lighter it breaks like glass. Second for the accuracy; off the bench at 100 yds. and handloads with H4831sc and Nosler 130 gr Partition bullets it will group 4 shots right at 1/2 inch. with an average velosity of 2970 very low sd % es. The folks in SC have really done their home work and I'm glad to see the Model 70 back in the USA. Hope this helps.

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Old 07-17-2011, 07:51 PM
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If they made their Extreme Weather SS with a detachable box magazine, I'd be buying one !
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Old 07-31-2011, 07:20 AM
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My brother bought a 70 SS Extreme Weather in 325 WSM. (the weight is the same as the featherweight if I am not mistaken) It's a little rough on the shoulder but a sweet gun.
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Old 08-07-2011, 05:37 PM
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mine is a 270 with a 3 to 9 by 40 zeiss and will shoot the cheap federal 130gr ammo
into less than an inch.
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