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Model 70 - Choice verification and mix/match Shadow/Extreme Weather
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<blockquote data-quote="Doc7" data-source="post: 1032678" data-attributes="member: 87164"><p>Hello all, long time lurker first time poster. There seems to be some Winchester Model 70 knowledge here so I am hoping to get some advice!</p><p></p><p>I have been looking for a rifle that will be my first centerfire and filling a broad swath of "needs" before I start specializing later on. I plan on using it at the range for 100-300 yard distance and use it to hunt everything from bears to coyotes, and a dream hunt would be an elk. I have selected a 7mm-08 as the lowest recoiling but acceptable choice for these purposes.</p><p></p><p>I have been waffling between many models (from the budget entries to the X-Bolt Hunter etc) for many months and have decided recently that I really like the Model 70 Extreme Weather SS. This rifle will be something that I can confidently use for a lifetime and should be accurate, I love everything I know about the Model 70 action and hear great things about the FN rifles. I like that it comes with a good recoil pad meaning I only need to mount a scope and go.</p><p></p><p>I had originally been DEAD-SET on wood and blue. But with a baby coming any day now, I realize that while I may be OK taking it hunting, there is no way I would want to take a wood and blue out in inclement weather just to shoot for a few free hours at the range. A stainless and synthetic means that I won't have to give up a day of shooting and time will be a rare commodity...for the next 18 years! </p><p></p><p>If you are with me and agree so far, I have kind of a twist. It seems rare to me to find the Extreme Weather in 7mm-08. What happens if I buy the Ultimate Shadow model and then the Bell/Carlson Medalist drop-in stock for the Model 70?</p><p></p><p>- The barrel won't be fluted. Does this mean I will get more shots before needing to cool off during "range time" or fewer shots?</p><p></p><p>- Will it be heavier or lighter than either rifle is on their own? Both rifles are listed at 6 lb 12 oz. But for all I know the Ultimate Shadow has a heavier barrel and lighter stock and the EW is opposite. I don't mind extra ounces as I am sure this will attenuate recoil for range days. I hunt in Virginia so weight is not a big concern at all to me.</p><p></p><p>- Anything else I would need to know or buy if I ended up doing something like this?</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc7, post: 1032678, member: 87164"] Hello all, long time lurker first time poster. There seems to be some Winchester Model 70 knowledge here so I am hoping to get some advice! I have been looking for a rifle that will be my first centerfire and filling a broad swath of "needs" before I start specializing later on. I plan on using it at the range for 100-300 yard distance and use it to hunt everything from bears to coyotes, and a dream hunt would be an elk. I have selected a 7mm-08 as the lowest recoiling but acceptable choice for these purposes. I have been waffling between many models (from the budget entries to the X-Bolt Hunter etc) for many months and have decided recently that I really like the Model 70 Extreme Weather SS. This rifle will be something that I can confidently use for a lifetime and should be accurate, I love everything I know about the Model 70 action and hear great things about the FN rifles. I like that it comes with a good recoil pad meaning I only need to mount a scope and go. I had originally been DEAD-SET on wood and blue. But with a baby coming any day now, I realize that while I may be OK taking it hunting, there is no way I would want to take a wood and blue out in inclement weather just to shoot for a few free hours at the range. A stainless and synthetic means that I won't have to give up a day of shooting and time will be a rare commodity...for the next 18 years! If you are with me and agree so far, I have kind of a twist. It seems rare to me to find the Extreme Weather in 7mm-08. What happens if I buy the Ultimate Shadow model and then the Bell/Carlson Medalist drop-in stock for the Model 70? - The barrel won't be fluted. Does this mean I will get more shots before needing to cool off during "range time" or fewer shots? - Will it be heavier or lighter than either rifle is on their own? Both rifles are listed at 6 lb 12 oz. But for all I know the Ultimate Shadow has a heavier barrel and lighter stock and the EW is opposite. I don't mind extra ounces as I am sure this will attenuate recoil for range days. I hunt in Virginia so weight is not a big concern at all to me. - Anything else I would need to know or buy if I ended up doing something like this? Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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