The new M70 is a very fine rifle and basically a twin of the former M70 Classic (CRF action). Word in the street at that time was that Winchester's plant (Ct.) was experiencing some Q/C issues when they closed their doors in 2006 or 7. FNH bought the rights to the M70 and began, in 2008, to produce the newest version in Columbia S.C. I own several of the older M70s and all are very nice rifles. Although I'd also like to own one of the new ones, I've still not purchased one as yet. However friends of mine, very knowledgeable gun people, have told me that they are very impressed with the new version made now by a very old name in gun production and the maker of many military arms today as well, FNH.

If I was to buy a new '06 in SS/Syn or SS/walnut, or even Bl/Wal the M70 would be my #1 choice.

 

Erik7181
I cant help you with your decision really, i think the new ones are fine rifles, but thats up to you to decide.

Where are you in NY? Im in Rockland County. Stony Point to be exact, about 20mins from the TZ bridge :vollkommenauf:, too close to it really....
If you want click the line in my signature and join up on the NY levergunners group....

thnx
BG4570

 

I have one of the new Model 70's...a 30-06 Ultimate Shadow.

The action on mine is great, the barrel too...the stock sux...but I figured that when I bought it. The plan all along was to change the stock anyway, thats why I bought the least expensive model. my son also bought one at the same time (same rifle...30-06 Ultimate Shadow)...both of them are superbly accurate and very well built.

Now I'm just waiting on my new stock to come in (appx. 4 months), and a Nikon 4-12x40 side focus scope (probably the Buckmasters model)...then I will have what I believe to be the perfect "all purpose" hunting rifle "for me". When its finished, I can start worrying about trying to get a good western hunt or two booked....I don't really care what I hunt (elk, sheep, mule deer, goats...whatever I can get a tag for)...I just wanna HUNT!...in the meantime, I'll break it in on a few whitetails there at home.

The new Model 70's are made by FN in South Carolina...in the same plant where FN builds machine guns for the US military...the nostalgia and heritage of the old Model 70's is great and all, but the new ones are the best ones that have ever been built (CNC machines, tight tolerances, strict quality control) and I'm not the only one with that opinion.

 

Old thread I know but I just bought one. Not in my hands yet but next week, I wanted a model 70 with iron sights and this is one of the few new ones that had that. Ill let you know how it pans out.

 

You will not be disappointed, Mod 70's are fine rifles. :top:

 

You have one of these? Can't wait to get my hands on it.