c919
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So, I'm somewhat out of the loop on new production bolt actions. When it comes to most guns, I know exactly what I want when I'm looking to buy. Unfortunately, for once in my life, I know what type of gun I want, but not the exact gun. I'm even in between on the caliber. I'ts between .308 and 30-06, but if I found a good deal on a .270 or a 7mm-08, I wouldn't be opposed.
I'm looking to buy a new deer/range gun, and I'm really looking at the newest run of Winchester 70's (FN produced). It seems like Winchester (or rather FN) actually made good after the stuff they put out from '64 onward. On paper, the new Model 70's are looking pretty sweet. I was raised with pre-64 Model 70's and 94's, and I'm really hoping that the new production can come back around to be decent guns. I've heard a few good reviews, and the one's I've handled seem like pretty great guns. In fact the one I held was smooth as butter. As of now, I'm leaning toward the Model 70.
But then again, I have a massive soft spot for anything Ruger. Every time I go the gun store I hear those M77's calling my name, and then I stand there shifting my eyes between the 70's and the Hawkeyes.
Another one that I've always considered a good gun is the Remington 700. The thing about the 700 is that I have zero experience with them. I've heard great things from trusted friends, they are well established in the market, people love them, but this leads me to my biggest issue...
All of these guns were, at one point, great guns, but what about now? I know that a 50's era Model 70 is a great gun. I know that Rem. 700's and Ruger M77's have been great guns for the better part of their production times, but do the new ones still hold up?
It's undeniable that things have changed. Rifles that once were terrible, are now good. Rifles that once were good, are now terrible. I want a new production gun, but I'm not up to speed on whose been dropping the ball (although I have heard that Reminton's QC has been a bit lackluster in the recent years).
I'd like to hear from those of you who have recently produced versions of these guns. I want to know the good and bad. I'd also really like to hear about the new trigger systems in these guns (MOA specifically).
I'm looking to buy a new deer/range gun, and I'm really looking at the newest run of Winchester 70's (FN produced). It seems like Winchester (or rather FN) actually made good after the stuff they put out from '64 onward. On paper, the new Model 70's are looking pretty sweet. I was raised with pre-64 Model 70's and 94's, and I'm really hoping that the new production can come back around to be decent guns. I've heard a few good reviews, and the one's I've handled seem like pretty great guns. In fact the one I held was smooth as butter. As of now, I'm leaning toward the Model 70.
But then again, I have a massive soft spot for anything Ruger. Every time I go the gun store I hear those M77's calling my name, and then I stand there shifting my eyes between the 70's and the Hawkeyes.
Another one that I've always considered a good gun is the Remington 700. The thing about the 700 is that I have zero experience with them. I've heard great things from trusted friends, they are well established in the market, people love them, but this leads me to my biggest issue...
All of these guns were, at one point, great guns, but what about now? I know that a 50's era Model 70 is a great gun. I know that Rem. 700's and Ruger M77's have been great guns for the better part of their production times, but do the new ones still hold up?
It's undeniable that things have changed. Rifles that once were terrible, are now good. Rifles that once were good, are now terrible. I want a new production gun, but I'm not up to speed on whose been dropping the ball (although I have heard that Reminton's QC has been a bit lackluster in the recent years).
I'd like to hear from those of you who have recently produced versions of these guns. I want to know the good and bad. I'd also really like to hear about the new trigger systems in these guns (MOA specifically).
