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Mausers take more work to make them presentable, but they also have design advantages. They come in different lengths, and they offer better safety in case of a case rupture. Model 70's can give a shooter a face full of hot gas when a case fails. Mauser magazines are also better though expensive, one-piece ones are available for M70s. The Dakota action keeps the best of M70 design and improves the gas-handling problem. To get back to the original topic, part of what makes Winchesters collectible is their wide variety of calibers and shooting applications.
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Mills, what, exactly, are you looking for in your early Model 70, caliber etc? I would like to get a 375, once the gun coffers are recharged a bit.
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I would like to get a 375, once the gun coffers are recharged a bit.
Auction find Mills, I bought this one earlier this year and then re-worked it. I was lucky as I got this one for just $800
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You bought a pre-64 M70 in .375H&H Mag for $800? Hope you picked up a few Lotto tickets on your way home--RWTF
"The field is the touchstone of the man"..
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I would like to get a 375, once the gun coffers are recharged a bit.
Auction find Mills, I bought this one earlier this year and then re-worked it. I was lucky as I got this one for just $800 LRF. That is cool!
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Thanks Mills RWTF, I was happy and I thought I had said the cost in the post I shared. I guess I didn't. And when I saw what I had purchased I was very pleased. Every once in a while things go my or your way. Life is a surprise every morning!
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A few of the new model CRF Model 70s were made in left handed versions. For me this is a big deal.
C Man Life is short Quit your job. Turn off the TV. Go outside and play.
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Well, thanks in great part to the help here, the pre 64 375 arrived late last week. Will get some better pics when I can.
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More pics.
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The rifle is nice but the table is awesome!
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)
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