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This is the one that I put on my Model 70 7mm STW. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/380558/precision-hardcore-gear-tru-level-1-piece-picatinny-style-scope-base-winchester-70-long-and-magnum-action-with-integral-bubble-level-matte

Do you need a 1 piece or 2 piece floor plate? I have a 1 piece off my 30-06 stainless.

Would you be interested in a Leupold VX-6 3-18 50mm lens with Fine Duplex? It is CDS equipped with a MOA CDS knob. I have the original and cap too. I believe this weights in at 20 oz or 20.4 oz. It sits in Burris Sig. rings with the inserts. Bill

For antelope and deer, the 257 Weatherby will work just fine for long range work. It is very flat shooting, will have enough power, and you already have it. Unless it does not shoot well, then that is a different story.:) For elk, it should work to as long as you limit how far you shoot it...

For the 223 and deer sized game, about 100 yards should be max. I have hunted deer with the 223 in the eastern US, and past 100 yards it was iffy on a good shot. I also follow Feenix's idea on energy of the bullet at impact. That is part of the reason for the 100 yard max shots. At the...

You can also talk to Hired Gun on here. He has worked on 2 of my Win Model 70 rifles. I would highly recommend him. I have not talked to Lee, but have read the help that he gives out. I would talk with him too.

Matt What about your trigger? I have a factory stainless No 1 in 7mm stw, and the trigger is just to heavy for me. It is about 5 lbs pull, and I would like it about 3. Also, how does the scope mount mount to the gun? Bill

You could look at the Leupold Vx-6 3-18x scopes. They can either be a 44 or 50mm objective. They have a wide range of reticles that you can get, I think you would look at the TMOA one. I have a VX-6 scope on a 7mm STW with a fine duplex. It is very nice, clear and not that heavy. The...

I have read that they might be stopping soon. The numbers have been low for a few years, with limited numbers of each caliber that they say they are going to make. The QC and wood have been to a lower quality than in the past. I like them, as I have 2. I picked up a 375 h and h this...

I have not found anything about Rem. making STW brass again. The last time they made some was about 3 years ago. Most places that carried it have now said that it is discontinued. I bought a lot when I could find it, so that I can feed my 2 rifles for some time.

I have the setup that you are asking about. I have a VX-2 CDS mounted on a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 243 Win. It is a nice setup, and light. It works well for the purpose that I have put it together for. The biggest thing that I do not like with the new VX-2 is the fast focus...

I think a Winchester 1 piece bottom metal will work, might have to do some fitting though. I had to change mine to a PTG bottom metal since mine was a 2 piece setup. Bill

The Model 70 action is great. If your gunsmith told you that they are junk and not worth working on, I would find a new gunsmith. He is looking at easy work for the Rem action. Yes, not as many options as the Rem actions, but you can still get most of what you want. I have multiple M70...

The 7mm STW is a great cartridge. For long range target and hunting, you might want to look into the heavy bullet options. They range from 175 grn to 195 grn projectiles. For some of these, you will need the 1:8" twist barrel. As for the action, any of the Magnum actions will work. I like...

Blacktail, I have a similar setup, mine is a factoy Model 70 Sharpshooter 7mm STW with a VX-6 3-18x 50mm on it. I had trouble finding a mount that would work too, as this is built on the magnum action with the rear mount being the .330 spacing. The Talley's would work, as I use them on my...