Snagged a Winchester M70 Compact

[bgoode]

I have been wanting a bolt gun as handy as my lever action for some time now. With so many options it is tough to narrow down what floats your boat.

This is what floated my boat

Model 70 Compact in 7mm-08

Should make a good do all for NC treestands as well as any other use. The 7mm-08 is a super round for deer size game and can be used for bear even with no problem. Super flat shooting.



The features of the M70 I like are it's hammer forged barrel, not overly bulky, made in SC, free floated and bedded action, I like the 3 position safety and the claw extractor is a feature I also like.

Hope to dial in scope soon and get this baby killing deer this year.

[SeriousStudent]

I have a friend that uses a Remington Model 7 KS in 7MM-08. It is an excellent cartridge and rifle combo.

Good luck with your new rifle!

[Pumpkinheaver]

I think the 7mm-08 is about the perfect deer cartridge. That little rifle looks like a good one.

[jw0312]

Nice rifle!

[mark5pt56]

Sweet! What length barrel? looks like the 22" Featherweight model?

[bgoode]

It has a 13" lop on 20" barrel

[lethal dose]

Nice! Enjoy that Winnie. They aren't making any more, you know.

[mark5pt56]

NIce, handy lightweight rig! Angle made it look like the other model.

[bgoode]

Nice! Enjoy that Winnie. They aren't making any more, you know.

It's brand new. FN in SC makes them

[lethal dose]

Branded Winchester?! Interesting.