Post by: Bofire on January 11, 2015, 07:51:07 PM
Carl
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on January 11, 2015, 07:51:55 PM
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Post by: bobcat on January 11, 2015, 08:00:37 PM
It's not made in the usa. :tup:
Exactly what I was going to say. My main hunting rifle is a Browning A bolt that I bought new in 1997. It's never failed me, and I'm sure the X bolt is as good, or better than the A bolt. The only reason I would look at other options if I were looking to buy a new rifle, is I now think it's important to support US made products. So I'd at least be looking at Ruger, Winchester, Remington, and Savage.
Post by: Bob33 on January 11, 2015, 08:22:57 PM
Post by: Bofire on January 11, 2015, 08:29:28 PM
Thanks for your input this will likely be my last new hunting rifle
CArl
Post by: 270Shooter on January 11, 2015, 08:38:53 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 11, 2015, 08:56:33 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 11, 2015, 09:15:49 PM
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Where are Winchester firearms manufactured?
This is one of the most-asked questions. Mostly because Winchester's complex history and because there have been a number of changes and moves in production over the past 20 years or so. For most of the history of Winchester firearms production was primarily centered in the historic factory in New Haven, Connecticut. A number of guns over the years were also produced in Canada (at the Cooey plant which was purchased by Olin Corporation -- Winchester-Western -- in the early 1960s). That facility has not been part of Winchester for many years. The history of Winchester becomes more complex in recent years with Winchester firearms becoming separate from Winchester Ammunition (Olin) in 1981 and with ownership of the factory and license of the brand changing several times. Under new management, a more consistent pattern emerged in the early 1990s. Since then Winchester rifles and shotguns have been produced at associated factories in many locations around the world. At that time a more global approach to manufacturing began and a new emphasis on growth of the line, a greater commitment to quality and a strong push to improve overall product value began.
Today we operate under the name (as we did years ago) Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Being part of a greater business group we now have access to other top level factories and resources in the U.S. and around the world. This works to the benefit of all of you. This gives us the ability to produce the best firearms possible with the value you expect from a Winchester -- all at the appropriate factory for the design requirements.
There are no secrets regarding where Winchester firearms are manufactured. The place of manufacture -- including the country -- is included on the barrel roll permanently inscribed on your gun. If you have any questions at all about the origin of your rifle or shotgun, just look at the barrel inscription.
Below is an outline of where each Winchester firearm is manufactured.
Winchester Model 70.
Recent Model 70 bolt action rifles have been produced at our factory in South Carolina, U.S.A. The Model 70 factory is part of the same state-of-the-art manufacturing complex where the rifles and machine guns used by America's Armed Forces around the world are built. Previous production was at the New Haven, Connecticut factory. That factory closed in 2006.
http://www.winchesterguns.com/customerservice/qna/detail.asp?id=287 (http://www.winchesterguns.com/customerservice/qna/detail.asp?id=287)
Post by: BigGoonTuna on January 11, 2015, 09:26:49 PM
nothing browning has made(at least that i know of) has ever been made in the usa. as far as the x bolt goes, i don't like the cutout for the detachable magazine and hate those weird lines on the stock.
Post by: bobcat on January 11, 2015, 09:45:51 PM
the USA made M70 boat sailed about a year ago. made in portugal now, for better or worse.
Yeah I guess you're right. After a lot of searching I finally found out that they are at least "assembled in Portugal." I'm still not clear on where the parts are actually made. I would've thought the Winchester website would have the correct information, but apparently not!
Looks like it's Savage, Ruger, Remington, or Mossberg if you want American made. And I'm probably wrong on that as well!
Post by: Skillet on January 11, 2015, 09:52:19 PM
Post by: coachcw on January 12, 2015, 06:21:49 AM