Winchester model 70 Pre 64

[madcow41]

So I bought a rifle from a guy who didnt realy know about winchesters and was a remington guy

Winchester model 70 (Pre 64)

When I arrived I saw it was a beauty and he wasnt sure of the parts it had on it after getting home I proceded to clean it and as it turns out it has a Hart 28" HV Barrel and 4 port brake, Vortex Viper 6.5-20X44 with possible badger ordanance rings, farrel 20 moa rail which appears to be bedded and on the stock a custom glass/epoxy bedding job from the recoil lug back. the stock is some kind of custom job with an aggressive cheek rest that fits me like a glove. Also after I took it apart and I found a timney trigger, measured it at 3lbs perfect. the only problem I found was that the internal magazine doesnt work right, but its not really important to me as it can hold one round under the bolt so I can have an empty chamber and a round in the magazine while walking.

 

[wnc-coyote]

Sounds like a nice deal. Got any pics?

 

[Greyfox]

Sounds nice. What caliber is it?

 

[kcebcj]

I am a Pre 64 Mdl 70 fan to the max. Everything I have put together so far has been on a Pre 64 Mdl 70 receiver and am always looking. I think the control feed is the only way to go in a hunting rifle.

Here is a link to a shop that has a lot of Pre 64 parts so you can get that mag fixed.

Winchester* pre 64* Model 70 Rifle Parts

Is the serial number 500,000 or less

 

[madcow41]

.300 win mag

serial no is 1xxxxxx

the bolt seems to not move very smooth on the follower as well but has a very smooth cocking

I cant upload pics right now

 

[madcow41]

My next question:

It came with 150 rounds of handloads with undecernable data on the load contents.

Do I shoot it and hope the maker doesnt have it out for me and was loading within the limits or do I chuck/salvage it?

 

[benchracer]

I wouldn't risk your pre-64 action on unknown hand loads. If I were in your situation, I would pull the bullets, dump the powder, and use the primed cases as the basis for my first few loaded rounds.

 

[T3-OleMan]

lightbulbPull the bullets dump the powder then add your powder and go shooting. Rule #3 you don't want to die cause you were stupid! Good luck.

 

[madcow41]

Heres the pics

 

[MontanaRifleman]

My next question:

It came with 150 rounds of handloads with undecernable data on the load contents.

Do I shoot it and hope the maker doesnt have it out for me and was loading within the limits or do I chuck/salvage it?

What kind of bullets are they? If they're descent LR bullets you might have 150 good cartridges that have all ready been through load development. Sound like the previous owner put a lot of effort into this rifle and chances are that's a good load. I would pull maybe 5 rounds weight the powder of each and save it. And reload them at 1 gr increments down from the weighed average. That could get you through a couple of years or so of shooting.

That beautiful wood stock might cause you some issues.

Sweet looking rifle! You made a great find!

 

[madcow41]

Im gonna kick my arse if it wasn't worth the 1000 i paid for it. What do you guys think?

kcebcj, what do you have going on with your model 70? like the parts and components?

 

[jc907]

I am a Pre 64 Mdl 70 fan to the max. Everything I have put together so far has been on a Pre 64 Mdl 70 receiver and am always looking. I think the control feed is the only way to go in a hunting rifle.

Here is a link to a shop that has a lot of Pre 64 parts so you can get that mag fixed.

Winchester* pre 64* Model 70 Rifle Parts

Is the serial number 500,000 or less

If you (or anyone else you know) are interested, I have a pre-64 mdl 70 in .243. I never used it, but it seems someone has. Unfortunately, the stock suffered water damage and is not in the best of shape but I had the rifle inspected and tested and was assured it works well. I'm looking to sell it to anyone interested. I also have a 1970 (or somewhere around there, I don't remember) mdl 70 in 30-06 that has been barely used. The original stock is in near mint condition and the bolt is jeweled, but it currently wears a hogue stock with the aluminum block. It comes with both stocks.

If interested, I'll send pics and ser. nos.

 

[Topgun 30-06]

jc907---What do you want for the pre 64 .243 Win you said you'll sell and any pictures would be great?

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