Paradiddle
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The price is obviously different but I'm curious about the quality of the early Remingtons - I've read they weren't the "best".
I'm buying a first time hunting rifle. Understand that I'm in Cali so prices will be higher then rest of the free states - and I don't want or need a giant debate on price.
First let me state that my first choice of caliber is a .270 but 30-06 is a CLOSE second.
Rifle 1
1950 Winchester Model 70
.270
Stock has been modified slightly but still looks good - not collectable
has factory iron sites
metal is clean
"a shooter - groups about 1.5" at 100 yards with Wolf .270" per seller
original Redfield rings, and old 4x Weaver - will need replacing
some ammo and brass
$800ish
Rifle 2
1964 Remington Model 700 ADL
30-06
Stock rifle - metal is very clean
trigger job
"an accurate rifle that shoots great" per seller
Leupold Rifleman 3x9 scope in Leupold rings
some ammo, brass, and a reloading die
$500ish
Obviously the value is with the Remington because it wears a $200 scope that I can use. I like both the 700 and the 70 that I've handled and I'm somewhat torn on the action - I like the idea of CRF, but since I've never hunted it's not a requirement.
How was the quality of the early 700s? I realize the 70 is in the PRIME years for Winchester so I'm assuming it's what a model 70 should be.
I've not handled either rifle yet.
Thanks,
Jeff
I'm buying a first time hunting rifle. Understand that I'm in Cali so prices will be higher then rest of the free states - and I don't want or need a giant debate on price.
First let me state that my first choice of caliber is a .270 but 30-06 is a CLOSE second.
Rifle 1
1950 Winchester Model 70
.270
Stock has been modified slightly but still looks good - not collectable
has factory iron sites
metal is clean
"a shooter - groups about 1.5" at 100 yards with Wolf .270" per seller
original Redfield rings, and old 4x Weaver - will need replacing
some ammo and brass
$800ish
Rifle 2
1964 Remington Model 700 ADL
30-06
Stock rifle - metal is very clean
trigger job
"an accurate rifle that shoots great" per seller
Leupold Rifleman 3x9 scope in Leupold rings
some ammo, brass, and a reloading die
$500ish
Obviously the value is with the Remington because it wears a $200 scope that I can use. I like both the 700 and the 70 that I've handled and I'm somewhat torn on the action - I like the idea of CRF, but since I've never hunted it's not a requirement.
How was the quality of the early 700s? I realize the 70 is in the PRIME years for Winchester so I'm assuming it's what a model 70 should be.
I've not handled either rifle yet.
Thanks,
Jeff