New Acquisition- Pre-64 Model 70 375 H&H

[popop118]

Hello Everyone,

I do a lot of post reading but don’t post much myself.

Thought I’d share a rifle I just purchased. Found a Pre 64 M70 in the much loved 375 H&H. Rifle was built in 1959. Found it at a local shop on consignment. An old fellow (90+) was selling his much beloved firearms. I managed to get this one for $1500 CDN, I thought to be a pretty decent deal.

The rifle is in fantastic shape, only thing to note was a crack in the tang/wrist. Upon taking the action out of the stock it looked to have been repaired by an epoxy job.

Handloaded some rounds and brought it to the range and put a few shots at 40 yards, right on the bullseye. It’s a pleasant shooter.

One step closer to my dream of hunting Cape Buffalo!!

Love to hear more from owners of the famous Pre-64 Model 70!

Cheers,

 

[Altitude sickness]

Congrats

 

[Field28]

Very nice!!!

 

[Zinz]

for $1500 CDN

Stole it !

Lucky duck… wow, congrats

Ed Z

 

[Altitude sickness]

You should be able to find a factory replacement stock if need be.

 

[KEC]

Great Deal!!
I have six pre'64 70s in my collection, I grew up reading the writings of Jack O'Connor and enjoy the nostalgia of hunting with them. They are, in my opinion one of the best rifles ever produced. If you would like some informative reading, the book "The Rifleman's Rifle" is recommended.

 

[zephyr]

Well done !!
have always liked Win's rocker Rear sight on the 375...
If I may suggest replace the scope bases with Talley's and get rid of the overhang with the rear base may help with reloading

 

[popop118]

Stole it !

Lucky duck… wow, congrats

Ed Z

There was no sleeping on this decision..

 

[Mekaniks]

Excellent, great rifle

 

[popop118]

Well done !!
have always liked Win's rocker Rear sight on the 375...
If I may suggest replace the scope bases with Talley's and get rid of the overhang with the rear base may help with reloading

Yes, I will definitely be keeping an eye out for them. Most of my rifles have Talley mounts, it’s the good stuff.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Grand larceny! Congrats, beautiful.

 

[BC Tal]

@popop118, nice find! Where's home for you?

 

[Vintageguy]

You got quite a good buy and a rifle to be proud of.

 

[skydiver386]

Yep, got a steal on that rifle. Really nice find.

Put together some good loads for it and take it hunting.

 

[popop118]

@popop118, nice find! Where's home for you?

Around the Kitchener/Waterloo, ON area. This rifle may only see some whitetail and moose hunts for a couple years lol.

 

[CZDiesel]

Beautiful! Just beautiful!!! You have a historic rifle now to accompany you on a historic first hunt!

 

[Hillbilly Marine]

Call the police. You got a steal!