Buzznrose
Member
Hey Y'all,
I'm thinking about getting into doing some longer range shooting, something I've not done in many years, since I lived/hunted in MT in the 90's. The goal is just to get back in the groove a bit and prep for some hunting trips in the upcoming years.
My only current bog game (CONUS) rifle I currently have is a Winchester M70 Westerner 7MM rem mag, blue and wood, with an old Bushnell 4*12* 40 scope. The scope has held zero through many military moves, but is in rough shape, and I lost the rubber ring around the eye piece, making it a sharp edge for anyone who may encounter "scope bite".
I like the Winchester, and like the 7MM round. The rifle has killed many deer and speed goats (antelope) in its day, but I'm wanting something lighter that will be easier to carry in the hills.
Anyway, I've been considering buying a Ruger American in .30 caliber ('06 or .308) but that would cost at least $800 considering a $300-400 scope.
So my dilemma is should I buy a new rifle, or can (or should) I modify my M70 with a synthetic stock and new optic? Even if i do buy a new rifle, I'll likely put a new optic on the Winchester unless I can find a rubber ring for the scope.
Rifle has probably 200-300 rounds max. It's nothing fancy, but she's a great meat gun, and I've taken game out to 375 paces on the Eastern MT prairie.
I appreciate your thoughts.
I'm thinking about getting into doing some longer range shooting, something I've not done in many years, since I lived/hunted in MT in the 90's. The goal is just to get back in the groove a bit and prep for some hunting trips in the upcoming years.
My only current bog game (CONUS) rifle I currently have is a Winchester M70 Westerner 7MM rem mag, blue and wood, with an old Bushnell 4*12* 40 scope. The scope has held zero through many military moves, but is in rough shape, and I lost the rubber ring around the eye piece, making it a sharp edge for anyone who may encounter "scope bite".
I like the Winchester, and like the 7MM round. The rifle has killed many deer and speed goats (antelope) in its day, but I'm wanting something lighter that will be easier to carry in the hills.
Anyway, I've been considering buying a Ruger American in .30 caliber ('06 or .308) but that would cost at least $800 considering a $300-400 scope.
So my dilemma is should I buy a new rifle, or can (or should) I modify my M70 with a synthetic stock and new optic? Even if i do buy a new rifle, I'll likely put a new optic on the Winchester unless I can find a rubber ring for the scope.
Rifle has probably 200-300 rounds max. It's nothing fancy, but she's a great meat gun, and I've taken game out to 375 paces on the Eastern MT prairie.
I appreciate your thoughts.