Hey, I just wanted to share some details and pics of my new Model 70 Sporter that I am pretty excited about. It was pretty hard to find one among the dealers but one finally came through. I am thrilled with the quality and workmanship of this rifle. I had read a lot of good things about the FN South Carolina 70s and after getting this one I am sold. I can’t wait to get this rifle out in the field for deer season this year. I really like the Featherweight Models too.
The quality and wood are excellent, nothing I would change about it. The metal finish is perfect as well. I cant think of anything I would change on this rifle. I topped it with my Leupold Rifleman 3x9 Scope, it was been good to me. I still can’t figure out why the new sporters are so hard to find, do they make just a few or do they all get bought up? Hmmm
Range Report – didn’t take long to get the Model 70 sighted in at 100 yards. I was hoping it would like Winchester 150gr bonded ammo but after some testing I was back to my old faithful, Remington Core-Lokts 150gr’s. It just seems to shoot them well, oh well it works. The first two shots were high, I adjusted it down and last shot right in the bulls eye. One more trip to the range has confirmed it’s a shooter.
Thanks for looking and happy shooting
The quality and wood are excellent, nothing I would change about it. The metal finish is perfect as well. I cant think of anything I would change on this rifle. I topped it with my Leupold Rifleman 3x9 Scope, it was been good to me. I still can’t figure out why the new sporters are so hard to find, do they make just a few or do they all get bought up? Hmmm
Range Report – didn’t take long to get the Model 70 sighted in at 100 yards. I was hoping it would like Winchester 150gr bonded ammo but after some testing I was back to my old faithful, Remington Core-Lokts 150gr’s. It just seems to shoot them well, oh well it works. The first two shots were high, I adjusted it down and last shot right in the bulls eye. One more trip to the range has confirmed it’s a shooter.
Thanks for looking and happy shooting
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