 |
12-01-2022, 06:25 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Winchester 70 with a Blind Mag
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 06:46 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ft. McMurray
Posts: 38,584
|
|
Manitoban has one, short action in .222 Rem.made in '73 IIRC.
I can't remember a letter prefix exactkt but I think it is a G
Cat
__________________
Anytime I figure I've got this long range thing figured out, I just strap into the sling and irons and remind myself that I don't! 
Last edited by catnthehat; 12-01-2022 at 06:51 AM.
|
12-01-2022, 06:54 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by catnthehat
Manitoban has one, short action in .222 Rem.made in '73 IIRC.
I can't remember a letter prefix exactkt but I think it is a G
Cat
|
Good morning Dave!! Prefix on the ser# is a G on this one but I was wondering if there was a letter after the 70 they forgot to stamp on the barrel to designate blind mag? I’ll have to measure up the action screws as id like to find a synthetic stock for it…
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
Last edited by 1899b; 12-01-2022 at 07:12 AM.
|
12-01-2022, 07:31 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 852
|
|
I’ve got one in 270 that is just stamped m70 and the serial number starts with g as well
|
12-01-2022, 07:37 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ghfalls
I’ve got one in 270 that is just stamped m70 and the serial number starts with g as well
|
Ahhh ok thanks for chiming in. Having trouble finding info on the blind mag version.
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 07:41 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
Posts: 1,314
|
|
I had one in 300 Win Mag marked "WESTERNER" on the barrel.
|
12-01-2022, 07:43 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ft. McMurray
Posts: 38,584
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1899b
Ahhh ok thanks for chiming in. Having trouble finding info on the blind mag version.
|
I will check my Winchester book to see if there is anything in there about them
Cat
__________________
Anytime I figure I've got this long range thing figured out, I just strap into the sling and irons and remind myself that I don't!
|
12-01-2022, 07:50 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rembo
I had one in 300 Win Mag marked "WESTERNER" on the barrel.
|
I actually remember those Rick. I saw one in an old catalog at my Grandfathers homestead back in the day…
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 07:50 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by catnthehat
I will check my Winchester book to see if there is anything in there about them
Cat
|
It might be trivial but I was just curious. Thanks so much Dave!
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 08:07 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ft. McMurray
Posts: 38,584
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1899b
It might be trivial but I was just curious. Thanks so much Dave!
|
After an initial look into it, they are an M70A, but I can't find any reference to the A being stamped on them! 
Cat
__________________
Anytime I figure I've got this long range thing figured out, I just strap into the sling and irons and remind myself that I don't!
|
12-01-2022, 08:11 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by catnthehat
After an initial look into it, they are an M70A, but I can't find any reference to the A being stamped on them!
Cat |
Ha! Thank you sir!!! The 670 was a blind mag and it’s designation also had an “A” after it when buying parts for it if I remember correctly…
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 08:32 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,331
|
|
model 70 push feed
Are you planning on leaving it blind mag or getting parts to turn it into a hinged floorplate. I have a blind mag model 70 originally in 7 rem mag no special markings.Mr Leeper installed a takeoff model 70 barrel in .338 win mag on it for me. I have the original wood stock and was wondering if there is enough wood there to alter it to hinged floorplate as I have the parts?
|
12-01-2022, 09:10 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pioneer2
Are you planning on leaving it blind mag or getting parts to turn it into a hinged floorplate. I have a blind mag model 70 originally in 7 rem mag no special markings.Mr Leeper installed a takeoff model 70 barrel in .338 win mag on it for me. I have the original wood stock and was wondering if there is enough wood there to alter it to hinged floorplate as I have the parts?
|
Going to stick with the blind mag but hopeful to find a synthetic stock for it….
I might just strip the gloss and do an oil finish if I have to stick with the wood..
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 09:19 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 495
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1899b
Going to stick with the blind mag but hopeful to find a synthetic stock for it….
I might just strip the gloss and do an oil finish if I have to stick with the wood..
|
Not a fan of the gloss look? I don’t mind that old school look in this age of synthetics. Sets them rifles apart.
|
12-01-2022, 09:38 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ruger300
Not a fan of the gloss look? I don’t mind that old school look in this age of synthetics. Sets them rifles apart.
|
I have a few family heirlooms in Remingtons with that gloss as well. I don’t hate just not my cup of tea…
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 10:27 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,772
|
|
I have win model 70 Ranger in 270 with a blind Mag
|
12-01-2022, 10:30 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,331
|
|
try
Numrich Gun Parts
|
12-01-2022, 11:55 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pioneer2
Numrich Gun Parts
|
Thank you ! I sure Hope customs releases your parts from Numrich. I’ll see if I can find a used stock this side of the 49th before I gamble on Boarder Security letting me change out my stock…
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 11:57 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by nekred
I have win model 70 Ranger in 270 with a blind Mag
|
I remember that model as well in some old catalogs. Thanks for chiming in Nekred!
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 12:51 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 435
|
|
I also have a m70 ranger in 270 with blind mag. It has a G prefix serial number.
|
12-01-2022, 05:02 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sherwood Park Ab
Posts: 6,281
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rugerfan
I also have a m70 ranger in 270 with blind mag. It has a G prefix serial number.
|
Sounds like a few out there for sure! Thanks everyone!
__________________
An awful lot of big game was killed with the .30-06 including the big bears before everyone became affluent enough to own a rifle for every species of game they might hunt.
|
12-01-2022, 05:08 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,840
|
|
They were called a model 70A
|
12-01-2022, 11:22 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WMU 214
Posts: 1,817
|
|
yup
Also have a blind mag Model 70 in 7 mm mag marked Westerner with factory sights.
|
12-02-2022, 06:01 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,331
|
|
Would that be
the 26" barrel version also made in .264 win mag?
|
12-02-2022, 09:17 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
Posts: 1,314
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Puma
Also have a blind mag Model 70 in 7 mm mag marked Westerner with factory sights.
|
When I bought one marked "WESTERNER" in 300 Win Mag from Bob at Trail Firearms in 1992 he had another one in 7 Rem Mag.
|
12-03-2022, 08:37 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 70
|
|
model 70
I have seen one, it is stamped Model 70 XTR and the serial number does start with "G"
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:23 PM.
|
Linear Mode
