Remington model 700 VS. Winchester model 70?
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Remington model 700 VS. Winchester model 70?
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This question resurfaces from time to time. I own examples of both models and both perform gratifyingly well. Among the sporterweights and featherweights, I seem to reach for the Winchester Model 70s. Among my varminters, I seem to reach for the Rem Model 700s. I didn't plan it that way, but I accumulated them and the choices developed that way.
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can't I like them both? I think both are fine rifles. I do prefer the 3 pos. saftey and the extractor of the model 70. One negative for Rem. is they no longer offer the 700 BDL in .308. And it is the exact reason why I chose the Model 70 featherweight over the 700. I'm not regretting that decision either because the model 70 really is shooting great and it looks gorgeous. But overall I think both rifles are really good hunting tools and will serve you well for years to come.
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Originally posted by jhjimbo View PostDid not the Remington 700 beat the Winchester 70 in the F&S greatest gun contest?
I like the Remington ad that says with over 5 million model 700 Remington's sold, China does not have the largest army in the world.
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I bought a used Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 30-06 in 1966 and used it on white tail deer in the East Texas woods and out in the SW Texas brush country for many years with great success. About 1995, I had problems with the trigger and safety and had to take it to a gunsmith for repairs. I had inherited my father's 1962 Remington 700 ADL in 30-06, so I put the Leupold 3x9 Vari X from the Winchester on it and took the 150 grain hand loads that I had been using with the Winchester out to the rifle range and the Remington 700 would do everything that the Winchester would do and never miss a step. Also had good success on White Tail Deer with the Remington ADL. As far as I am concerned, both of them are excellent rifles .
AC Johnson, Cypress, Tx
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