Got my first "precision" stick....have some questions

**southernZ** · 02-11-13, 10:06

Yes, I have been searching on here and digging through threads on snipershide. Went through 28 pages on here trying to find out some info on my new stick. I traded a G27 for this Winchester M70 Heavy Varmint 308. The PO got it in a trade some years back and never used it. I have not been able to find much info on the weapon itself. I have found that it is was made in the early-mid 90's, the first models had blued receivers (this one does) which are more desired compared to the next model with stainless receivers (blued is supposedly stronger?). I have read that they came with Wilson barrels and glass bedded HS Precision stocks. However i can not find the factory specs to verify any of this. Anyone know? Im also wondering what the twist rate is on the barrel? It is not stamped anywhere. I searched and searched trying to find a what a good base and ring people are putting on the M70's, but came back with little info. I am planning on NF 20 moa rail w/ NF low rings. And trying to hold off to find a good used scope for under 1k....Sorry for the novel, here are some pics.

**southernZ** · 02-11-13, 10:10

Here a 300WSM M70 I am thinking about selling to fund the scope for the 308.... That Heavy Varmint dwarfs the WSM...

**Atlshaun** · 02-11-13, 20:55

Originally Posted by southernZ

Here a 300WSM M70 I am thinking about selling to fund the scope for the 308.... That Heavy Varmint dwarfs the WSM...

I love those heavy barrels

Looks like a monster next to the 300

**southernZ** · 02-12-13, 18:20

Yea it's quite a bit bigger than my other rifles

**southernZ** · 02-13-13, 08:44

Anybody know any specs on this thing? Or know a place where I can find out?

**mattj** · 02-13-13, 10:18

Originally Posted by southernZ

Anybody know any specs on this thing? Or know a place where I can find out?

Try the folks who made it?
http://www.winchesterguns.com/customerservice/index.asp

**fenwick253** · 02-13-13, 11:44

you could loosely find the twist rate with a cleaning rod. mark a parallel to the rod and find out how long it takes to make one revolution in the barrel.

**southernZ** · 04-01-13, 11:28

Well the rifle has not left my safe..... But I do have a guy wanting to trade me a Remmy 700 sps varmint 308 for this M70.... should I jump on it? He even offered to throw in a little cash. Thoughts/ opinions?

**orkan** · 04-01-13, 11:50

Originally Posted by southernZ

Well the rifle has not left my safe..... But I do have a guy wanting to trade me a Remmy 700 sps varmint 308 for this M70.... should I jump on it? He even offered to throw in a little cash. Thoughts/ opinions?

No way would I make that trade. That's a very unique rifle you've got there. Keep it, shoot it, love it.