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Offline madcow41

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Pre 64 Winchester model 70 Updated
« on: January 19, 2013, 12:03:21 PM »
So I have the ability to buy a excellent quality a pre 64 Winchester model 70 in .300 Win Mag with brake. I want this weapon as a straight hunting rifle (long range) and a shooter.

Do you guys think it would be wise to buy it and use it or is it better suited as a safe queen and a collectors weapon.


Shane

----update----

So I bought said rifle. as it turns out it has a Hart 28" HV Barrel and 4 port brake, Vortex Viper 6.5-20X44 with possible badger ordanance rings, farrel 20 moa rail which appears to be bedded and on the stock a custom glass/epoxy bedding job from the recoil lug back. the stock is some kind of custom job with an aggressive cheek rest that fits me like a glove. Also after I took it apart and cleaned it I found a timney trigger, measured it at 3lbs perfect. the only problem I found was that the internal magazine doesnt work right, but its not really important to me as it can hold one round under the bolt so I can have an empty chamber and a round in the magazine while walking.
« Last Edit: January 20, 2013, 12:45:36 PM by madcow41 »

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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2013, 12:16:19 PM »
Life is short.

Buy it and enjoy it.

If it were mine, I think I'd enjoy it more if i shot it and hunted with it.      :twocents:


Post a pic when you seal the deal.
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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2013, 12:29:17 PM »
A pre-64 with a brake is no longer interesting to a collector since it has been modified.  Besides that point, Unless it was a low serial number action, or celebrity owned and in mint condition, there are thousands of them out there.
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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2013, 12:34:41 PM »
Life is short.

Buy it and enjoy it.

If it were mine, I think I'd enjoy it more if i shot it and hunted with it.      :twocents:


Post a pic when you seal the deal.

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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2013, 12:36:32 PM »
I agree with Steve. It has little value as a collectable because of the brake. If you're buying a rifle simply to hunt with, then compare the price and value of the Winchester to a new rifle. Also, some of the old Winchesters shot very well and some didn't.  There are several brands of new models that you could pick up for around $600 or less, and they would almost certainly be accurate shooters.  Just something to consider.
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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2013, 12:40:42 PM »
I shoot the heck out of my .243.
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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2013, 12:44:32 PM »
A pre-64 with a brake is no longer interesting to a collector since it has been modified.  Besides that point, Unless it was a low serial number action, or celebrity owned and in mint condition, there are thousands of them out there.
If you like it, buy it. Shoot it. Hunt with it. That is what it was built for.
 
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Forgot about the brake.

It is no longer a collectible.   It's now a tool.   That should remove all guilt form making it your hunting rifle.    :chuckle:
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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2013, 03:55:16 PM »
It's worth about $700 in parts, unless it's a super grade and the stock is uncut.....then a fuzz more.

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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2013, 04:11:24 PM »
I love my pre64 in -06 have a few others in my life that have come and gone,but the  pre64 will always be my goto.

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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2013, 06:28:51 PM »
I hate to see a good, old classic rifle just sitting in a safe. They were made for shooting and hunting, use it!

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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2013, 06:35:39 PM »
Have to use it but take care of it
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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2013, 06:37:10 PM »
What about putting one of the pre-64 mod70 barrels that are for sale on here? (I've seen a 300 h&h and 264 mag recently)  What would that factor for collector value? 

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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70 Updated
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2013, 02:40:33 PM »
I dont know if it would unless it was the original barrel

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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70 Updated
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2013, 02:56:55 PM »
Cool!!!

Sounds like a fun rifle.....   kind of unique/custom.   

Let us know how it shoots.
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Re: Pre 64 Winchester model 70 Updated
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2013, 03:36:15 PM »
Looks to be a shooter thats for sure, cleaned the barrel out today and saw no evidence of erosion or fouling barrel has very good life, I will post a pic as soon as I am able

 


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