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Wnchester 70 vs Remington 700 XCR tactical long range
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 807363" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>When was the Winchester Model 70 you tested made? What ammo did you try when you tested it?</p><p> </p><p>My first centerfire rifles were Remingtons. They were both made in the 90's and were decent rifles. I have heard a lot about how Remington quality control has gone downhill over the last few years.</p><p> </p><p>In contrast, I own a recent production Winchester Model 70 that is superbly made in every respect. It has never seen a factory round down its barrel, but my handloads are shooting under 1/2" @ 100 yards.</p><p> </p><p>I still have one of my Remingtons. It is a 700VS in .308 that, to this day, is the most accurate rifle I own.</p><p> </p><p>However, in terms of CURRENT production quality, I would take a Winchester Model 70 over a Remington any day. There just is no contest in terms of build quality. </p><p> </p><p>You might get lucky and get a Remington that shoots well right out of the box. Or, you might get one of the lemons that Remington seems to have a reputation for producing these days. </p><p> </p><p>IMO, your odds of getting an accurate rifle out of the box are better with a Winchester at this time. Second on my list would be a CZ or Savage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 807363, member: 22069"] When was the Winchester Model 70 you tested made? What ammo did you try when you tested it? My first centerfire rifles were Remingtons. They were both made in the 90's and were decent rifles. I have heard a lot about how Remington quality control has gone downhill over the last few years. In contrast, I own a recent production Winchester Model 70 that is superbly made in every respect. It has never seen a factory round down its barrel, but my handloads are shooting under 1/2" @ 100 yards. I still have one of my Remingtons. It is a 700VS in .308 that, to this day, is the most accurate rifle I own. However, in terms of CURRENT production quality, I would take a Winchester Model 70 over a Remington any day. There just is no contest in terms of build quality. You might get lucky and get a Remington that shoots well right out of the box. Or, you might get one of the lemons that Remington seems to have a reputation for producing these days. IMO, your odds of getting an accurate rifle out of the box are better with a Winchester at this time. Second on my list would be a CZ or Savage. [/QUOTE]
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