Gary O
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I have obtained a Winchester Model 70, 270 cal; 1950 era rifle and was wondering if it would be appropriate to scope it with a modern scope? If not, what scope should I look for? What say you? Thanks...
A modern K4 would look about the same, and be better glass. And probably much easier to find.If you want a vintage rifle, slap a nice older El Paso Weaver K4 on it and run. Those scopes were tanks.
Or a 6-18x40 Nikon.That's a darn fine rifle. Put a nice scope on it. Like a 1.5-6x42 Swarovski!
My M70, pre-'64 300 H&H with the J.Unertl also has the Buehler mounts. Very classy setupThis http://www.ebay.com/itm/J-Unertl-Hawk-4x-Rifle-Scope-with-Post-Reticle-/321948017481
in Bhuler mounts is what I had on my 1951 M70 .270 from when I got it in 63
I have several Savage 99s and an old Swede Mauser, and each wears a newer scope because they are clearer and more reliable than old glass. I understand the "keep the scope time period correct with the rifle" mindset, but if you are going to use your rifles for serious range time or for hunting, you should get a decent scope that performs well and still looks good. Safe queens, who cares about performance.I purchased an old Weaver (circa 1960's) KV variable (2-3/4 to 5x) to put on my 1951 Savage model 99 in 300 Savage. The scope looked good, appeared to be bright, and looked great on the gun.
Zeroed it and all was good, 2nd time out I had another gun with a modern scope with me. A side by side comparison of the two, vintage vs modern, the modern scope was twice as clear and much
brighter, both days at the range were overcast. I decided that the fuzzy Weaver was not acceptable on my hunting rifle, so I put a brand new K-4 on the Savage and I am totally pleased with it.
This is just my experience and YMMV. Good Luck !