Browning x-bolt vs. winchester m70 ultimate shadow?

[Voodooracer]

Hi everyone, I am looking at a couple rifles in the 325 wsm caliber. What are your opinions on the browning x-bolts and the winchester m70 ultimate shadow line? I don't have a lot of experience with the two. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Voodooracer

 

[ornery]

Winchester. The new FN built rifle is one of the most "out of the box" accurate rifles I have seen in recent memory. CRF, good trigger, good customer service.
I have been logging customer experiences on this rifle for about 5 years now. I recommend it.
The Browning....light weight, light barrels. I have found them to be accurate, however not for any extended shooting. Not that this matters for hunting...lousy customer service. Push feed..if this matters to you.
I work on all of them , 5 days a week...for more than 30 years. I shoot them all. I hunt often. I use Mauser's or Mauser style actions.
Choose what fits you physically, (an often overlooked aspect), what points naturally for you and that you trust.
Luck ...Bill

 

[Voodooracer]

Those are good points, I got to handle a winchester m70 just a few minutes ago and it fit me very well. I do prefer the crf when I can get it. That is good to know that winchester has good customer service.
Voodooracer

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Can't comment on the Browning or the specific M70 you're looking at. But over the last few years I've bought three M70's, a FW in 7x57, SG in .300WM and a Safari Express in.375H&H. Love all of them and all have been fairly easy to develop loads for.

 

[Voodooracer]

Thanks Phoenix Phil! That's great to hear, I think I will probably go with the model 70. I'm looking forward to using the 325 wsm caliber

 

[southernidahohunter]

When in doubt, go with CRF. I like the Browning X-bolt, but between it and an M70, it's gonna be the M70 every time.