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Originally posted by sniperafar sniperafar wrote:

Originally posted by Horsemany Horsemany wrote:

I traded a Kimber for my Weatherby Mark V Deluxe from Northern Firearms.  They are a class act and easy to work with. 
How do like the Mark V as compared to the Kimber?  Been reading a lot about the Weatherby rifles and Kimbers, cause I want to get a real nice rifle, so to speak and the more I read, I kinda like the Weatherbys.  I only have a small collection and this would be my first, high end rifle, without going overboard.  What is your opinion?
THey all have their pros and cons.  THat's why so many of us go back and forth on what we need next.  IMO Weatherby Mark V Deluxe is a better gun than a Kimber unless you want lightweight.  I'm currently into Sako's but they've almost run their course.  This year I'll be hunting with the tried and true Ruger.  It's the least expensive gun I own and it gets the job done.
IMO Kimber of Oregon guns are better than WeatherbyMKV, Kimbery NY, and Sakos.  Those Kimber of Oregon guns are works of art.
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Cool.
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sniperafar-Did you get a chance to shoot the new M70 yet?

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I have yet to pick it up.  Hopefully tomorrow.
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Sniperafar,
Let me know how you like your rifle after you get it zeroed in will ya please...I may want to take a look at one of those also for a all weather rifle. I used to have a model 70 Feather weight years ago and loved it.. I had to sell it a few years back, Then I went to buy another one and they stopped making them.  So I bought the Kimber Super America 270 WSM instead.. Its a beautiful rifle with a AAA Claro Walnut Stock.. I just sighted it in with my new Leupold VX-3 today!! Shooting reloads which are Barnes TSX BT 110gr. I shot a 1" 3 shot group at 100 yards... Im about an average shooter at best, so thats pretty darn good for me..Next week I will try the TSX BT 130gr. and see how they do...If this rifle shoots as well as I think it does I may try buying a lower line Kimber in a smaller caliber in stainless....But please do keep me posted as I am interested in the Model 70  .. Ive always loved Winchesters, thats what got me to buy the 8400 Kimber was it was alot like the Feather weight Winchester.
 
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 I'm liking the Cooper 6.5x284   I saw the other day. Speedy


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Wow,
You really are an indian , look at you ride that horse...
tell me more about thre cooper please Wes?
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Well, I finally picked up the Model 70.  My FFL lives about 30 miles away, so I cannot just get it on a whim.  He is a personal friend and does not charge me, so I cannot complain.  It is everything I expected it to be.  The would is gorgeous with nice figure and checkering. 
The wood the metal fit is perfect.  The bolt is as smooth as silk.  I mounted the Zeiss 2.5x8 32 mm scope with Warne QD rings and the set up looks great.  I have ordered brass and bullets and already received reloading dies and when I get a chance will load some shells to try it out.  I am 100% please so far and if it shoots like I believe it will, that will seal the deal.  It is as light as a feather, ie, a featherlight, even with the scope, that it would make a great mountain rifle.  Everything about the rifle looks quality.  For the money, it is hard for me to compare it to another make, except for maybe a Weatherby Vanguard.  But, the class that this rifle exudes, seems to put it into another category, maybe it is called the rifleman's rifle.
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Congratulations, let us know how she shoots.
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Congrats.  Can't wait to hear how it shoots.  May be in the market for one in .243 for the daughter.  You are gonna love that scope.  I speak from experience.
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Congrats on the new rifle Sniper!! Ive always liked the featherweightsSmile Zeiss is Nice too!
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Very nice rifle & scope combination, sniper!
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Originally posted by Urimaginaryfrnd Urimaginaryfrnd wrote:

 I'm liking the Cooper 6.5x284   I saw the other day. Speedy



+1.  Got to play with one in that caliber the other day in a store.  Sweet gun.

Sniper, let us know how she shoots, and we need pics.
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Congrats on the new Winchester.  I was just at a big gun shop located about 2 hours from my house for the sole purpose of looking at the Winchester Model 70 as well as the little Ruger LCP.
 
I was pretty impressed with the Winchester, I think FN did Winchester folk proud.  I had a friend that purchased one of the last NC Winchesters in .375 H&H and while I loved the fact that it was a WInchester Model 70 the fit and finish was horrible.  The stock was even missing some of the checkering....no wonder they had problems towards the end.
 
The new model was great, it felt awsome in hand. I love the Schnabel forend on the Featherweight model as far as the wood it was no Sako or Weatherby Mark V but it looked just as good as anything else in it's price range. 
 
Somone mentioned Kimber not shooting well. My Uncle's hunting buddy bought one and had the exact same thing happen it was not grouping matter of fact they described it as shooting shotgun patterns.  That is not acceptable especially in that price range.
 
Well I hope you enjoy your new Winchester 70, that will be my next rifle after seeing it this past weekend.  Now if I can just talk them into re-introducing the model 88 in .338 Federal I'd be a happy guy.
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Originally posted by sniperafar sniperafar wrote:

I know this is a lot of questions, but how would you rate the new model 70 against the Mark V and a Kimber?  Maybe I have a high end enough rifle for now?  The Featherlight is the same as the Supergrade, save the extra trimmings, I guess.

 
I would prefer the Model 70 over the Weatherby because I am a dinosaur and I love the Winchesters.  I loved the Kimber 22 but I don't want a 5 1/2 pound rifle in a centerfire.  Shocked
 
 
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HowdyHello to all!  New to this site as well, first post.  Wealth of information on this forum as well. 
 
Sniperafar inquiring minds are waiting on your review on the new M70 Yippee
 
I am pondering of purchasing a new M70 Featherweight in a .270 caliber, and retiring the 82 model M77 Ruger .30-06.  I have always wanted a Winchester chambered in .270 in a M70 Featherweight.  My Son has been using his Grandfathers M99 .300 Savage with iron sights only, and thinking of upgrading him to a M70 Featherweight as well.  Really like what I am hearing about the "new" M70 and the quality that seems to have went into it's production.
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