25 WSSM Purchase Help

It's not that I think a M70 shadow isn't worth $500, it's probably about right. But I wouldn't pay that for a shadow that requires I order one of two different factory loads or wait 2 years for the next run on brass and uses harder to find stocks and bottom metal.

Would I own a wssm? Absolutely, but only if the price is right Bob...

therifleman556 said:

It's not that I think a M70 shadow isn't worth $500, it's probably about right. But I wouldn't pay that for a shadow that requires I order one of two different factory loads or wait 2 years for the next run on brass and uses harder to find stocks and bottom metal.

Would I own a wssm? Absolutely, but only if the price is right Bob...

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I'd rather have the A-Bolt II WSSM instead of the M70, but that's because of the time-frame when those M70's were being built was when Freedom Group was trying to ruin Winchester, so the quality was "iffy" back then. Just like they've done to Remington, Dakota, Bushmaster, and every other gun company they buy.

The Browning A-Bolt rifles are all nice in my opinion. I've use these actions before on projects when an A-Bolt has been specified.

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I picked up a Winchester M70 Cougar in 25WSSM about two years ago. I was able to get 300 rounds of factory ammo. Rifle shoots under 1MOA. Be aware that the WSSM's are barrel burners and there are issues reloading them. The thicker brass tends to spring back a fair amount. I've ended up grinding off some of the shell holder to deal with that.

I bought new brass from Bertram Brass in January. $155 for 100. Expensive yes, but that will last me a lifetime for that rifle. Otherwise it's just a safe queen. Too good of a shooter to sit unused.

Bertram has brass for all the wssm cases.

Hmmm... The OP was the OP's first P and has not been back to P since. He's mia...

25wssm is a slick caliber but I would not buy one. Nearly Impossible for ammo.

farmin said:

25wssm is a slick caliber but I would not buy one. Nearly Impossible for ammo.

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So sorry I went silent guys, I had a family issue to tend to But I have read through all the posts and appreciate all of your responses help.

Mark Barrale said:

So sorry I went silent guys, I had a family issue to tend to But I have read through all the posts and appreciate all of your responses help.

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I I did buy a rifle later that night when I originally posted, here is the description that was given, I'm not sure if I believe everything that was said and haven't recieved the Rifle yet but will pick it up this weekend.

Special order Winchester Model 70 cal. 25 WSSM. Reported to be an Afgan sniper rifle bring back . I called Browning/Winchester and was told that it was special order with 26 inch long bull barrel.Their paper states, 20 CRPF STEALTH II NS- 25 WSSM. CAL. 25WSSM. MADE IN 2004. $50.00 shipping fee includes hard shell gun case Great bore clean bright no rust nor pitting. Grooves look like those in Marlin microgrove.? Composite stock, pop open receiver base plate. Sand color looks like a spray paint job.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/800126893

At $690 I probably over paid but it was an Impulse buy, in the beginning of the thread someone had asked me what my intended use was, Most likely just target, I like to collect as opposed to a particular model of firearm some times and the 25 wssm caught my eye.

Welcome back! I hope you got everything resolved to your liking.

Mark Barrale said:

Reported to be an Afgan sniper rifle bring back .

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With all due respect... I don't think so. It's too bad we as consumers don't have any recourse against fraudulent statements.

Enjoy your purchase!