Who thinks the Modle 70 is the best rifle ever?

If you think not go ahead and challeng me.
Then list your top 3 best rifles.
Why?

i never shot a model 70 i think there made by winchester?
but the top 3 rifles are

1.remington model 722 i like the action and more than 40 years later its still a tack driver

2. rugger m77 it fits well and accurate

3. remington model 700 best fitting rifle i ever held and light for a big gun


like i said i never shot or held a model 70 so i cant dis it those are the my best 3 rifles

I'll go with Strutter, I would list the Ruger M77 as my number one and the Remington 700 as number two

i wouldve put it like that but i just got a model 722 222 its fits alright nice trigger and accurate as they come with the vx2 3-9 leupold

I agree with you, Model 70 all the way. After the model 70 I would put the Kimber 7800 and the model 700. But you cant go wrong with a weatherby or a ruger either.

I love my win modle 70 30-06, but it takes a back seat to my 300 accumark weatherby. There is no way a modle 70 outshines a weatherby mark V, sorry buddy. Like I said I love my modle 70 and it will never leave my ownership (its now my back up elk weapon). I love it even more now that they dont make the modle 70 any longer.

I'll go with the Model 70 Pre-64 ACTION as being one of the best of all time. As to being the best rifle, there is a lot of variables there, including the user, the barrel, the scope and rings, and the type of ammo being used. There were plenty of Model 70s that were tack drivers, but there were plenty of dogs too.

I would say, in no particular order, that the best three actions of all time are the Model 70, the Mauser, and the 700 rem.

When it comes down to rifles, I have NEVER seen a Savage rifle that wouldn't shoot with the best of them. Its by far the most gun for the money on the market.

When it comes down to all around craftsmenship, I'll take a Dakota anytime, they are built very very well.

For all around shootability, I really like the Encore, and the Win '94.

That's like asking if Ford or Chevy is better :roll: Both have their strong and weak points. Are you asking about current-production rifles, or, say the pre-'64 model 70s? What price range? Are we talking about just the actions or the whole gun?

The pre-64's are good, but still not the best. The Remington model 700 is every bit as good as post-'64 model 70s (when Winchester changed to a push feed action, which the 700 also uses). Both models have strong actions, mauser-style ejectors, and are good-looking guns. Most production years of the 700 had better-quality and more accurate barrels than the 70, but anymore they're all about equal. The edge goes to the 700 though. It's kinda like the Chevy of the group, where the 70 is the Ford - more parts are available to hot rod the 700 easily, but someone so inclined can still build a Ford to beat a Chevy. I also prefer the looks of the 700 over the 70.

So there's one choice.

My top choice over a 70 would be a Dakota model 76 classic. Imagine everything you could do to soup up a pre-'64 model 70, stick a model 700 magazine box on it and you've got the model 76. One built to my specs would run about $6,000

My next choice would be a T/C Encore, given certain upgrades. With a break-action single shot rifle, you don't have feeding problems. You don't have a bolt that needs to be 'squared up' for accuracy. The action is far simpler, with fewer things to break or go wrong, and its easier to operate. It's also more versatile, as you can swap calibers quickly and easily.

In case you veto any of my choices, I'll throw in a couple others. The Blazer model 93. Fully-supported action, straight pull bolt and 100% reliable. Also obscenely expensive. I also like the Barrett M468. It's built on an AR-10-style chassis, but machined to higher tolerances. Feeding is 100% reliable, it's fully anodized, the barrel is chrome-lined, will last forever and will never rust, but it only comes in 6.8 SPC. Doesn't matter to me though - that's a perfect round for hunting, self defense and combat for those so inclined.

I'm going to have to say the Weatherby Vanguard. This gun is so accurate I couldn't believe it after I shot it and saw the groups.

1. Ruger M77

2. Remington 7600 Carbine

3.TC Encore

For me it is not a chioce(It, a love affair) the Remington Model 14 Slide Action. So many good times have been had, at this point there are no others.

There is nothing wrong with the Winchester M70, and yes it's like asking which is better; Ford or Chevy (although Chevrolet is a FRENCH name).

Most of the time, a gun shoots as good as the load tailored for it. I can consistantly shoot 3 inch groups or less at 400 yards with mine. With that kind of consistancy, a head or neck shot on an elk isn't a problem!