New Winchester model 70

[mitch4570]

Ok so I just bougbt a new Win model 70 made in portugal. Topped it with Tally quick release rings and a Leupold Patrol 1x6. Chambered in 416 Remington magnum. So are tbere any problems with these new model 70s?

 

[Bullthrower338]

Problem with most of them is they don’t get shot enough

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Ok so I just bougbt a new Win model 70 made in portugal. Topped it with Tally quick release rings and a Leupold Patrol 1x6. Chambered in 416 Remington magnum. So are tbere any problems with these new model 70s?

Usually, no. Now & then, a few have their firing pins & magazine springs break. Or have inferior bedding.

But still, excellent value for the money and a trip to a competent gunsmith can make the rifles flawless.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

Ok so I just bougbt a new Win model 70 made in portugal. Topped it with Tally quick release rings and a Leupold Patrol 1x6. Chambered in 416 Remington magnum. So are tbere any problems with these new model 70s?

Problems? The Magazine spring may need replaced in a relatively short time. Do yourself a favor and swap it for a surplus M98 Mauser spring and you won't have that problem. If you had mentioned this at the @Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS open house last Sunday, I would have handed you one. I keep them on hand for friends, "for just such an emergency", like Foghorn Leghorn,

Otherwise, there is nothing wrong with these M70's but I'd float the barrel and bed the action properly in Devcon, MarineTex or similar compound. Oh, check the tension on the crossbolts also.

 

[mitch4570]

I think we watched the same cartoons when we were young Mark Very generous of you with the mag spring. I would have asked but I did not have the rifle at that time. I see them on Brownells web site I will pick one up. I think before I bed the rifle I will see how it shoots. I still need to work up some hand loads for it.

Thanks to everyone for your advice.

 

[Choupique]

they don’t get shot enough

Really just this. They're excellent rifles. From what ive seen the fit and finish is usually better than the late model new haven rifles. My BACO model 70 is accurate, feeds like butter, and has proven reliable in some very nasty conditions.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

I think we watched the same cartoons when we were young Mark Very generous of you with the mag spring. I would have asked but I did not have the rifle at that time. I see them on Brownells web site I will pick one up. I think before I bed the rifle I will see how it shoots. I still need to work up some hand loads for it.

Thanks to everyone for your advice.

Make sure you buy military surplus springs.
I bought and tried a Brownells Extra Power spring spring for $35 and it was not noticably better than a surplus spring.
https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-magazine-parts/98-mauser-magazine-spring/

$6 each M98 surplus mag spring from SARCO https://www.sarcoinc.com/m98-mauser-follower-spring/

 

[Beefeater]

I have over 1200 rounds down my Portuguese mod 70 .416 rem mag with no problems

 

[Fatback]

Make sure you buy military surplus springs.
I bought and tried a Brownells Extra Power spring spring for $35 and it was not noticably better than a surplus spring.
https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-magazine-parts/98-mauser-magazine-spring/

$6 each M98 surplus mag spring from SARCO https://www.sarcoinc.com/m98-mauser-follower-spring/

Great to know. Thanks for sharing the links @Mark A Quellette

 

[DaddyFlip]

Make sure you buy military surplus springs.
I bought and tried a Brownells Extra Power spring spring for $35 and it was not noticably better than a surplus spring.
https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-magazine-parts/98-mauser-magazine-spring/

$6 each M98 surplus mag spring from SARCO https://www.sarcoinc.com/m98-mauser-follower-spring/

Thanks @Mark A Ouellette for the SARCO link. Ordered two.

 

[Racer00]

I have a feeling SARCO's order site is gonna light up today with this info. I am ordering mine this morning. Thanks Mark. Another very helpful tip.
Mitch, you will love this rifle. I have a couple in 375 and they both shoot well and function very well.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I have over 1200 rounds down my Portuguese mod 70 .416 rem mag with no problems

Not even a sore shoulder?

 

[mitch4570]

Make sure you buy military surplus springs.
I bought and tried a Brownells Extra Power spring spring for $35 and it was not noticably better than a surplus spring.
https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-magazine-parts/98-mauser-magazine-spring/

$6 each M98 surplus mag spring from SARCO https://www.sarcoinc.com/m98-mauser-follower-spring/

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[ARHinAK]

Only way to find out is by shooting it, a bunch. And running it hard.

 

[mitch4570]

Only way to find out is by shooting it, a bunch. And running it hard.

Good advice.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

My safety was rough in the beginning but it has loosened up. The fit of the magazine floor isn't great but works fine. Mine shoots almost everything sub moa so no complaints on accuracy or feeding.

 

[mms45]

I have a 416 and 458 no complaints with either, I know every on here raves about the cz550 but in my mind the m70 is miles ahead. my cz550 wouldn't feed even after a trip to matrix gun smith. never and issue with the m70s

 

[BillyJack1975]

I picked up a new Portuguese 375 H&H last month. I like it just as much as, if not better than my New Haven CRF 300 WSM. I’m 100% satisfied with mine. The precision and close tolerances are amazing.

 

[DaddyFlip]

@mitch4570 I have the same 416 setup except I went with the DNZ Game Reaper 1-piece mount. Yours has awesome straight grain from tip to butt- congrats. So far, I've only handled and dry fired as I had to temporarily halt my load ladder for other priorities. I can say that it comes up to the shoulder and eye more easily and naturally than everything else I own. My safety was a little sketchy at first, but a bolt teardown, clean, reassemble and work the safety several times has it it good shape. For the money, it's hard to beat. I put a Blue Force Gear Hunter sling on it. Enjoy!

 

[358 Norma]

I have the same setup, seems to shot well.