How Accurate is Your New Model 70?

[Welding Rod]

How Accurate is Your New Model 70?

I have decided the Winchester M70 Feather Weight, Super Grade, and Extreme Weather are some fine looking rifles and am considering trading over into this model line.

I like the features, handling, and ergonomics.

But how accurate are they?

 

[VAhuntr]

I'm thinking about the same thing. The Extreme Weather would be an awesome addition!

 

[Smith357]

While my M70 .30-06 sporter is no target rifle it is plenty good enough for a light carry all day 300 yard elk rifle. The rifle shoots just about 1 MOA with factory hunting bullets, a bit better with handloads.

 

[jmr40]

I have an Extreme Weather in 308. The B&C stock has been replaced with a lightweight McMillan Edge. It weighs just over 7 lbs scoped and shoots just like Smith357's. Around 1" with factory loads and .5"-.75" with good handloads.

I can't think of a better all around rifle than the new EW in a caliber suited for your needs.

 

[WTBguns10kOK]

Mine's very accurate, and what was partly so appealing was the balance of it.

 

[Float Pilot]

Here are some loads fired from my M-70 Feather Weight in 6.5x55mm.

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 6.5x55 Swede Mauser.
22 inch barrel
*This rifle has been glass bedded.

At 100 yards, light snow, 32F. 6-8 knot wind.

Federal factory 140gr Soft Point:
= 2,375 fps, 0.50 inch group.

120gr Nosler Ballistic Tip: 46.5gr RL-19, Lapua, CCI BR-2, 3.085 col
= 2,560 fps and a 1.0 inch group

120gr Sierra Match King: 46.0 gr RL-19, Lapua, BR-2, 3.085 col
= 2,508 fps and a 0.50 inch group.

120gr Hornady A-Max, 48.8gr IMR-4831, ww,ww, 2.964 col
= 2,925 fps and a 0.75 inch group Lee Crimp. High Pressure

129gr Hornady SST, 47.3gr IMR-4831, WW, WW Stand, 2.942 col
=2,808 fps and a 1.5 inch group. no crimp. Cratered primers

140gr Rem Accu-Tip, 47.0gr RL-22, Lapua Brass, CCI-200, 3.970 col
= 2,640 fps and a 1.0 inch group

140gr Nosler Partition, 47.0gr RL-22, Lapua Brass, CCI-200, 3.950 col
= 2,569 fps and a 1.5 inch group

140gr Hornady Soft oint , 47.0gr RL-22, Lapua Brass, CCI-200, 3.850 col
= 2,575 fps and a 2.0 inch group

140gr Hornady SST. 46.5 gr RL-19, Lapua, CCI-200, 3.090 COL
= 2,570 fps and a 1.0 inch group

140gr Hornady SST, 44.5 gr H-4350, Lapua, CCI-200, 3.090 col
= 2,608 fps and a 1.5 inch group

140gr Hornady SST, 44.5gr H-100V, Lapua, CCI-200 3.090 col
=2,669 fps and a 0.50 inch group.

140gr Sierra Game King, 44.5gr H-100V, WW, WW, 2.930col
= 2,675 fps and a 0.55 inch group Lee factory Crimp, no pressure signs

140gr Hornady Soft Point, 44.5gr H-100V, ww, ww, 2.945 col
=2,680 fps and a 2.5 inch group. Lee Crimp. Some pressure signs

140gr Hornady R. N. 44.5gr H-100V, WW, WW 2.975 col
=2,620 fps and a HUGE Group, lee Crimp

140gr Hornady SST, 46.5gr IMR-4831, ww,ww, 2.995 col
=2,700 fps and a 0.75 inch group, primer flow

160gr Hornady Round Nose: 45.0 gr RL-22, PMC, Rem 9.5, 3.100 col
= 2,288 fps and a 1.5 inch group

 

[Delaware Ken]

Good Morning,

I have a featherweight in 243. Almost to pretty to shoot, and the fit and finish is outstanding. After spending some time with her, and doing some load development, the last time at the range she shot a 1 1/2" group at 300 yards off of a bench.

I think I'll keep her, Ken

 

[Welding Rod]

Thanks for the input. I went down yesterday and bought a new M70 Sporter in .30-06. It looks really well built and the wood is very nice for a "standard" rifle. The salesman pulled out 2 addtional guns so I could pick the best wood if I liked, before I even asked. Nice guy.

Looking forward to making up some loads for it.