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[87Ford]

rem and winny have quality control issues

I haven't heard of any "quality control issues" with the new FN made Winchesters.  The reviews have been very positive.  I am more than happy with my new Featherweight.  My next rifle will most likely be an Extreme Weather.

[wastickslinger]

I am willing to bet that you are using the Tikka Rings right? GET RID OF THEM!!!!!

I would chose the Tikka over the other 3 you have listed. Your scope is a good choice. And keep in mind if the gun itself has a issue you can get ahold of tikka, they have a solid warranty. Same goes for Leupold.

[addicted]

rem and winny have quality control issues

I haven't heard of any "quality control issues" with the new FN made Winchesters.  The reviews have been very positive.  I am more than happy with my new Featherweight.  My next rifle will most likely be an Extreme Weather.

Here is a thread for you 87. There are i beleive a couple of guys in this thread frustrated with their FN winchesters.

http://24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5564418/1


I dont want to buy crap and i sure as heck don't want my forum buddies to buy it either 

[jbender]

I have all three brands and models of rifles in my safe.  I do like them all but I would rank them from top to bottom as Remington model 700, Browning(I have the A bolt not X bolt), then Winchester model 70.  I am a big fan of the .270.  I have shot deer for years with it and have shot several elk with it.  I have never had a problem.  I have not shot a bear at all so I can't say for that.  I shoot 130 grain but for elk I switch to 150 grain. 

[The Weazle]

Tommorrow a buddy and I are going to lap my rings, re-mount the scope and try to sight it in.  I found three of the four mount screws "loose".  they werent obviously loose, but they were loose.  I feel like a dumb ass, but oh well.  I will get it figured out.  I will probably get some new rings for it after hunting season, but I live far from a "quality" sporting goods store, so I will work with what I have for now, and then make permanent fixes later.  Hopefully that is all it is, is the scope mounts, and after lapping them and re-mounting I am sure I will be fine for deer and elk season.  Or the .280 or 25-06 are going to come out of the safe. 

Thanks for all the opinions, and I will update after this weekend if I get it nailed down.

[The Weazle]

Lapped the rings on the Tikka and mounted the scope.  Took it to the range, bore sighted it, then shot it and got it dialed in.  Nothing was wrong with the scope or the rifle, it was just the rings, and the mounting of the scope.  Thanks for all the replies.

[huntnphool]

Model 70

[huntnphool]

You should have added a POLL to your thread, would make keeping track a lot easier.