SOLD/EXPIRED WTB NIB/NOS Win M70 Stealth .243 Win

[copperking81]

I'm looking for a Winchester Model 70 Stealth in .243 Win. Winchester made a run of these in Controlled Round Feed and a black 26 inch bull barrel. I'd like to track one down that is still NIB.

If you have one and would be interested in selling it, drop me a PM.

 

[Dan Tucker]

Have you Checked gunbroker?

 

[copperking81]

Have you Checked gunbroker?

Yes, I keep an eye on Gunbroker but not much luck.

 

[copperking81]

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[wackinandstackin243]

Unfortunately these were made during Winchester's genius wssm phase. I had been watching gunbroker for one of these myself for quite a while and all I ever saw was the wonderful super shorts that apparently nobody wanted to keep. I told my cousin that bought a 243 wssm in the day that he had bought the rifle equivilant of new Coke.

 

[copperking81]

Unfortunately these were made during Winchester's genius wssm phase. I had been watching gunbroker for one of these myself for quite a while and all I ever saw was the wonderful super shorts that apparently nobody wanted to keep. I told my cousin that bought a 243 wssm in the day that he had bought the rifle equivilant of new Coke.

Yeah, they're uncommon but they're out there and surface from time to time. I'm not a fan of the wssm's either.

 

[copperking81]

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[wackinandstackin243]

Some of the people listing them don't know to call them the Stealth. Be creative in your gunbroker searches. I have found some under varmint and heavy barrel that didn't show up under a search for model 70 stealth. My problem is they only make an appearance in 243 win or 220 swift when I am low on funds. Good luck, I had one in a 22-250 once and all I ever did was wish it was a 243.I traded it for a Remington VLS in 243 and haven't been sorry. I like model 70s and I love the 243. It's a shame Winchester doesn't offer more varmint and short action options.

 

[copperking81]

Some of the people listing them don't know to call them the Stealth. Be creative in your gunbroker searches. I have found some under varmint and heavy barrel that didn't show up under a search for model 70 stealth. My problem is they only make an appearance in 243 win or 220 swift when I am low on funds. Good luck, I had one in a 22-250 once and all I ever did was wish it was a 243.I traded it for a Remington VLS in 243 and haven't been sorry. I like model 70s and I love the 243. It's a shame Winchester doesn't offer more varmint and short action options.

I get what you're saying. I've learned that creative searching unearths stuff from time to time

And it is a crying shame Winchester doesn't offer more options in their Model 70 line. So much potential there...

 

[copperking81]

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[Gary Kaney]

The HBV the Stealth's predecessor was a better gun in my opinion. They were heavy, but they were shooters. I have all six calibers they came in.

 

[JD222]

Gary's correct in my opinion. Stealth took the place of the HBV or "HEAVY VARMINT" made n the early to mid 90's.

The Heavy Varmint's came from Winchester with a Wilson barrel & HS Precision stock, same barrel as on Cooper's. In the latter 90's, some were made with a fluted barrel. My buddy bought one on GB 3 weeks ago in 243 with a fluted barrel for $825. I bought a 220 Swift 4 weeks ago LNIB for $950.

IMO, these are so much better than the Stealth & you can do wonders with the trigger. They are just awesome shooters!

Gary, if you lived close to me, I'd want to steal your HBV 222 you lucky dog.

JD222

 

[Gary Kaney]

The 222 was the last one I found. That was about 10 yrs. ago. Paid 1000.00 for it , that was a little much in my opinion but I wanted it. There for awhile you could pick up shot out 22/250's for around 400.00. I did that an rebarreled them to 260 Rem. and 7mm/08.