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dave pasos

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I found a win. receiver complete (new) with a 1'' full length barrel in 308.  I was wondering if the Winchester receiver would be a good setup to start with?  I dont know what twist the rifling is?   Later I would shop around for a sniper stock.   any thought before I buy this?   Asking price is 800.00    thanks

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Ouch!!  

That had better be one special barrel on that sucker.  Why mess with such an unknown entity when you can buy a Rem 700 VSS for less WITH the groovy HS Precision stock?  (If this barrel/receiver assy has been test fired and has a test target demonstrating 1/2 MOA, then I take it all back.)

Win's are great rifles, don't get me wrong, but unless you pay half of that price, you could buy a finished gun for less that what you can build one.  There's a guy at our club selling a McMillan .308 (demonstrable 1/2-3/4 MOA) for like $1300-1600 with everything: scope, adjustable stock, etc.  Look hard, I think you can get a finished rifle with proven accuracy for less bucks.  

Eric

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I need more detail.  When you say new does that mean "never fired" or the latest version of the Model 70 or a new barrel? What kind of Model 70 is it: pre-64, post-64 or post 94?  Does it have controlled feed?

What kind of barrel is it?  factory or custom?  If custom, who chambered and mounted it?  Plus a 1 inch contour sounds awfully heavy.

$800 seems very high for a new Model 70 action with a factory barrel.

FYI, I really like the pre-64 and post-94 (controlled feed) Model 70s.  I like them better than remingtons (smoother feeding and simpler triggers).  Don't feel like you need a remington just b/c every police agency uses one.  Most of the great highpower shooters (Tubb, Tompkins, Jensen etc.) use or have relied on pre-64 Model 70s for their cross-the-course guns.  Model 70s rock!

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thanks guys!   Iam not to swift on rifles.  The only way to learn is to ask questions.  I think I'll pass on this one.  I was aware of some of the things you guys mention but I didnt know how to verify because the salesperson at the shop didnt know.     thanks

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Dave,

If you want to do it on the cheap copy my rifle! Savage Tactical in .308 ($350.00)I had the muzzle recrowned ($15.00), added the stock off a Savage 112 BVSS( this stock has a flatter fore end) and had it pillar bedded( 200.00 for both), and got a trigger job( FREE, thank you Mr. Gunsmith). Slap on a TASCO World Class plus 36x scope( 150.00 w/rings and bases) and BAM! 715.00 out the door with a best group of .305" Center To Center @ 100 yards. I will mail copies of the target to any non-believers!

Cheers,

Chris

P.S. If you want the best possible infomation on rifle shooting in general a subscription to Precision Shooter is a MUST! Besides, it's a great read any way!

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Eric,

Amen, Brother! You can fix the trigger thing via timney but the stocks do indeed still reek!! Actually, the stock Savage markets for across the course work (Hi Power) ain't bad but I don't think they sold enough rifles to ever come across a loose one. Time to call McMillen I guess.  

Cheers,

Chris

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