[Kestrel]

I saw the M70 Compact on Winchester's web site. It looks pretty good and I wondered if anyone here had any experience with them? Is the .308 version built on a short action or on the longer .30-06 action?

Thanks,
Steve

[Brian Williams]

It is a short action and a very accurate gun, I have a Compact with a 3x9 Leupold compact scope in 7mm-08. It is a great gun and easy to carry. I paid $299 used and $281 for the scope. The short barrel is still capable of sub MOA groups with handloads.

[Jaywalker]

I've been looking for one, and can't even find them new around here, so Perfessr sems to have got a pretty good deal.

I like them for a couple of reasons more than the normal reasons for buying an M70 (Controlled Round Feed, trigger adjustability, etc.). I like the six pound weight. I think the stock shape, though close to that of the Featherweight, is better looking. I like the checkering better than the faux fleur-de-lix on the Featherweight.

The stock is a little short at a thirteen inch pull length, but I'm thinking that means the wood is likely around 12.5 inches. Since many recoil pad makers advertise a one-inch pad, that would bring the length to 13.5 inches, without having to cut the stock, a pretty expensive proposition around my area. (The Featherweight is already 13.5 inches, so admittedly, my way is the hard way.)

RealGuns.com has a review of one, and it was pretty accurate.

Jaywalker

[Brian Williams]

Here is a pic of my M70 Compact Classic
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=614013

[E=MC^2]

I purchased mine in .308 around this time last fall. It's a great shooter and very capable of 1/2 MOA or better. I've gotten one 5-shot group at .241".

I mounted a 1.5-6X42 Swarovski on it to build MY perfect MN Whitetail rifle. I used Leupold's Dual-Dovetail mounts and 30mm rings. The system is rock solid with no screws, etc to come loose.