Bobson
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Based on advice I collected from a number of you in two recent threads, I've set my sights on a Winchester Model 70 for my first rifle. After deciding I want a synthetic stock and stainless action/barrel, I narrowed that choice to an M70 Extreme Weather. Just about fell in love with it after handling one in Cabela's a couple days ago. I really like the look of the fluted barrel, the trigger feels great, and it shoulders like it was designed especially for me.
I was a bit torn on which caliber I would select, but knew I wanted either a .270, .308, or .30-06. Bud's has these rifles listed for $948, but I checked my local Sportsman's today, and found that they had two in stock. One was a .30-06, listed at $999. The other was a .270... for $799
I handled it and asked why the $200 difference. The guy behind the counter told me it was because Sportsman's isn't selling enough of them in .270, and decided they won't carry the Extreme Weather in that caliber anymore. Then I noticed the 3rd position on the safety (the bolt lock) was broken. It wasn't properly locking the bolt down. I brought it to his attention, and he said they would have to send it back to get it fixed before selling it, and I couldn't have it placed "on hold" for me. I asked if he could order another M70 EW from another store for the same price; after he checked that another had them, he agreed. It should be here within two weeks, and they'll call me when it gets here.
Seems like $799 for a Winchester M70 Extreme Weather in .270 is a steal, and I have to say I'm pretty stoked to be saving almost $200 on one. I had already accepted the idea that I'd be buying one for $948 from Bud's, but decided to wait another week or so to make sure that's what I wanted. At $799, I don't think I can pass this baby up. What do you guys think? I'm making a good decision, yes?
Now the hunt for an optic begins...
I was a bit torn on which caliber I would select, but knew I wanted either a .270, .308, or .30-06. Bud's has these rifles listed for $948, but I checked my local Sportsman's today, and found that they had two in stock. One was a .30-06, listed at $999. The other was a .270... for $799
I handled it and asked why the $200 difference. The guy behind the counter told me it was because Sportsman's isn't selling enough of them in .270, and decided they won't carry the Extreme Weather in that caliber anymore. Then I noticed the 3rd position on the safety (the bolt lock) was broken. It wasn't properly locking the bolt down. I brought it to his attention, and he said they would have to send it back to get it fixed before selling it, and I couldn't have it placed "on hold" for me. I asked if he could order another M70 EW from another store for the same price; after he checked that another had them, he agreed. It should be here within two weeks, and they'll call me when it gets here.
Seems like $799 for a Winchester M70 Extreme Weather in .270 is a steal, and I have to say I'm pretty stoked to be saving almost $200 on one. I had already accepted the idea that I'd be buying one for $948 from Bud's, but decided to wait another week or so to make sure that's what I wanted. At $799, I don't think I can pass this baby up. What do you guys think? I'm making a good decision, yes?
Now the hunt for an optic begins...