Best Deer Rifle Ever?! (Winchester M70 Featherweight Compact .243 Winchester)

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  • čas přidán 12. 12. 2022
  • I’ve hunted with my Winchester model 70 Featherweight Compact chambered in 243 Winchester for 4 years now and figured it may be useful to let you know what I think about it!
    This started out as an idea for a tree stand rifle but has morphed into my favorite ground blind rifle as well! It’s short, handy features make it perfect for getting into and out of tight spots, and with a 5 round capacity, great accuracy and incredible handling characteristics, this rifle might just be perfect!
    The optics setup consists of the now discontinued Leupold FXII 6x36 on Talley Ultralight Low 1” rings.
    To be fair, if I were hunting up north rather than in east Texas where the deer are quite a bit larger, I’d certainly opt for a larger cartridge such as 7mm/08 or .308 Winchester, but for Texas the .243 Winchester fills the bill nicely.
    Happy Hunting!
    - Lee Mason, Mason Leather
    Checkout my website for your very own Handmade in USA 🇺🇸 leather gear:
    www.masonleather.com
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  • @masonoutdoors_masonleather

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    • @charleshuyck6641
      @charleshuyck6641 Před 9 měsíci

      Bolt should not catch and open it's a great design

  • @KevinSchwinkendorf
    @KevinSchwinkendorf Před rokem +37

    The benefit of the three-position M70 safety is that in the fully back position, the bolt is locked in place. In the middle position, the bolt can be cycled but the rifle still is safe. Fully forward and you are ready to fire.

    • @mildbill222
      @mildbill222 Před rokem +9

      Yeah, I kinda wondered why he brought up the bolt being too easy to open. Does he know it’s a three position safety?

    • @larrybassett5559
      @larrybassett5559 Před rokem +5

      Lock the a safety all the way back, and the bolt won't open. Beautiful rifle, I enjoy your videos.

    • @scotteger6271
      @scotteger6271 Před 11 měsíci +2

      I think he was saying that when sitting (I’m guessing it would be in the middle position) the bolt is very easy to lift. That said I have a Model 70 and I’ve done some testing because of this video. Unlike a lot of other bolt action rifles, the sear will still engage and the rifle will fire with the bolt almost all the way up. I’ve had mine at probably 70°, just before the bolt starts to get into the unlock resistance, and it will still drop the firing pin. So unlike so other rifles, where the sear disengages if the bolt if lifted even slightly, the Model 70 still works.

    • @KevinSchwinkendorf
      @KevinSchwinkendorf Před 11 měsíci

      @@scotteger6271 Interesting...

  • @jmfa57
    @jmfa57 Před rokem +13

    The very best shot I ever took was with my Winchester Model 70 Featherweight .243. Mine is a push feed that I bought in the 1990s, my very first decent quality bolt action hunting rifle. (Winchester had yet to reintroduce controlled round feed when I bought it.) I took an uphill shot through the forks of two oak trees to hit a doe smack between the eyes with my handloaded ammo. She never knew what happened. I love this little gem, and the cartridge it shoots.

  • @lettingthebearout7528
    @lettingthebearout7528 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Nothing more gorgeous than a M70 Feather!

  • @edhoff3587
    @edhoff3587 Před rokem +9

    Put your safety in the rear most position and it locks the bolt.
    It's a 3 position safety. Rear locks bolt handle and safety on. Middle is you can open bolt with safety on. Forward position is fire.

  • @twcnz3570
    @twcnz3570 Před rokem +10

    The "Featherweight" remains one of the most aesthetic factory sporters ever. And while I regard the .243 as an excellent cartridge, the Featherweight in 6.5x55 would be perfect.

  • @KevinSchwinkendorf
    @KevinSchwinkendorf Před rokem +5

    I own three Winchester Model 70s in .243 Win. One is an old XTR, one is a Featherweight, the third is what they used to call the Lightweight Minicarbine (20" barrel). I love all three.

  • @Eggomania86
    @Eggomania86 Před rokem +12

    FN now owns Winchester and Browning. I'm really glad that they took over Winchester. FN has a long heritage of producing fine Sporting rifles. Especially with FN made commercial Mauser 98's. I believe a lot of that tradition goes into producing Winchester model 70's. With The new production FN model 70's, the components are both USA made and some Belgian. With that being said, final assembly is in Portugal. I am a fellow Winchester model 70 fan boy as well. I have the All Weather SS model in 7mm Rem mag. I use it for everything. With the right ammo it's sub moa every day. Mine happens to like Hornady SST's and Eld-x bullets. I also like the FN commercial Mauser 98 as a 2nd. That's what my better half likes, it happens to be in .243 and ironically hers likes those federal 100gr Power Shocks too in her FN. Her rifle is just as accurate if not more accurate than mine. Yes FN does know how to build damn good shooting rifles.

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před rokem +4

      Nice! I just picked up an Extreme Weather SS 30-06 myself, look for it to be featured on the channel a lot soon!

    • @johnganshow5536
      @johnganshow5536 Před rokem +1

      @@masonoutdoors_masonleather 20 inch barrel, I guess you don't have to worry about velocity loss at the distances you shoot in east Texas?

  • @reb1050
    @reb1050 Před 9 měsíci

    I have owned a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight since 1982. I love that rifle. Smooth operating, reliable, and deadly accurate. About 8 yrs. ago, I had a hankering for the Winchester 70 Featherweight Compact in the .308 and try as I would, I could not find one. All I could find was that rifle in the 7mm-08. That is also a great deer hunting caliber, but I already had one in the Browning BLR. I ended up going with the Ruger Gunsite Scout in the .308. I don't regret it because the Ruger is also a very good rifle. But I still sometimes wish I had been able to find the Winchester.

  • @Gunners_Mate_Guns
    @Gunners_Mate_Guns Před rokem +5

    Way to go getting the CRF version.
    I recently acquired a model 70 Classic made in 1994, the first year that Winchester reintroduced the pre-64 CRF, coned breech, and the various other features that has long made the pre-64 rifles so desired to this day.
    Mine is the regular Featherweight, chambered in the ever popular .30--06.
    Oh, mine was actually made in New Haven, CT!

  • @s.brekke2285
    @s.brekke2285 Před rokem +9

    Love my .243.. from Whitetails to huge Mule deer....

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před rokem

      Me too buddy! What make/model you using?

    • @s.brekke2285
      @s.brekke2285 Před rokem

      @@masonoutdoors_masonleather shoot a Ruger model 77 Mark 2 black composite and stainless steel...topped with a Nikon with BDC reticle. .love it very accurate...

  • @davidlaney8254
    @davidlaney8254 Před rokem +2

    Quick comment from a new subscriber. I wish I could say the same about Model 70's made in Portugal but I recently purchased one, a Super Grade with an obvious factory defect. The magazine top plate does not go to the top of the magazine chamber because of a defect on the side wall of the chamber. Unfortunately, it was something I missed when inspecting the rifle at the store. It works great as a push feed but because of the position of the magazine top plate, cartridges are not in the correct position to be picked up by the claw extractor as is the design of a controlled-feed action. It was something I figured out after comparing it to my South Caroilina - made Model 70 Featherweight. Hopefully, others who are considering a Model 70 purchase will read this and check for this defect. It's one its way back to Winchester at this writing which means I'll see what the company does to make things right. Great video.

  • @Joe3pops
    @Joe3pops Před rokem +8

    Up here in northern Canada with our big bodied deer, a .243 as a dedicated deer rifle is a 50-50 gamble. Most experienced horn hunters would choose minimum 6.5 or 7mm as baseline instead. Further north the .243 is often a wolf or caribou cartridge with fur trappers at the forest fringe close to arctic tundra. Caribou are freakishly easy to drop.

    • @tonkatank045
      @tonkatank045 Před rokem

      I couldn't imagine a fur bearer using a 243. Seems like it would do a lot of pelt damage

    • @Joe3pops
      @Joe3pops Před rokem +3

      @tonkatank045 in the north country of Canada, .243 & .270 are often used wolf cartridges. Good return in cash.
      The MacKenzie wolf is largest wolf in North America.

    • @killdeerperiland3303
      @killdeerperiland3303 Před 7 měsíci

      what? it puts deer to sleep

    • @mjuberian
      @mjuberian Před 7 měsíci

      Yes it is. Rarely get a pass through with the 243. Kills the deer but makes tracking a challenge.. there are better choices.

    • @killdeerperiland3303
      @killdeerperiland3303 Před 7 měsíci

      i use 22shorts and they drop. its about shot placement. @@mjuberian

  • @oncall21
    @oncall21 Před rokem +2

    I have the exact same rifle (except it's not the compact) in 30/06 here in Australia for my deer rifle. Thanks for sharing!

  • @CandidZulu
    @CandidZulu Před rokem +3

    Yeah, that is one of the nicest factory rifles ever made. I'm a sucker for M70s, I even like the push feeds.

  • @curtisfamily2006
    @curtisfamily2006 Před 7 měsíci

    My grandfather’s from the 50’s was handed down to me and only recently have I used it. It’s a solid rifle. He kept it in amazing shape so I got lucky on that!

  • @Richman0815
    @Richman0815 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for that informative video. And what I have to say: Your Leather Work is awesome!

  • @chrisrogers4594
    @chrisrogers4594 Před rokem +6

    I picked up one of these in 7mm-08 last year for my first deer rifle, and while I admit I don't have much to compare it against, I couldn't be happier with it.
    BTW, the easy bolt lift shouldn't be an issue if you've got the safety all the way back in its bolt-lock position.

  • @untermench3502
    @untermench3502 Před rokem +5

    Pair that with the perfect hunter and you have a perfect combination.

  • @sheepdawg6946
    @sheepdawg6946 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Beautiful classic rifle. The Rifleman’s Rifle.

  • @easttexan2933
    @easttexan2933 Před rokem

    Tyler County (north of Beaumont) resident here. This was a great video. Had one exactly like that about 6 yrs ago. 3 touching all day long. Just didn't care for the 243 so I traded it for a 6.5CM and hated it. I've been shooting a 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser for about 20 years and love the 6.5 cartridge, just didn't see the need for another 6.5. I'm really surprised your only complaint was the smoothest bolt ever. With the 3-position safety, the bolt coming out of battery should never be an issue. Since you make your own leather, your shell holder and sling would look a lot nicer in a tan or redish color with that stock. But altogether, you have a great set up. Just really hard to beat a Mod 70.

  • @creightonsmith5333
    @creightonsmith5333 Před rokem

    Mason, I couldn't agree with you more. A few years back I found a M70 FWT. push feed in .243, trimmed the barrel to 20" and mounted in one of the Win. 70 walnut compact stocks. Only difference, I often get running shots so I went with a Leupold 4X. Cheers

  • @nealfry2230
    @nealfry2230 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I agree.

  • @umbertoharo3841
    @umbertoharo3841 Před rokem +4

    Very nice rifle I have 30/06 and 300 win mag both model 70 best ever.

  • @Redevil667
    @Redevil667 Před rokem +3

    Love that combo and I hope it serves you well. I want one in 308

  • @jeremyfrix522
    @jeremyfrix522 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You can put a one inch thick limbsaver slip-on pad on the stock leave the factory pad in place that will keep you from having to chock up on the gun so much and still enjoy the compact size overall

  • @frankmccarthy2624
    @frankmccarthy2624 Před rokem +1

    I have a newer standard model 70 featherweight in 280 Remington. They eliminated the 280 as well and I’m glad I got mine before they did. I’m short so I ended up cutting my stock to a 13” LOP. The newer rifles of other brands post COVID seem more cheaply built that the Model 70. I love mine, it’s a classic rifle in a classic cartridge in a 6.5 world of gaudy synthetic rifles. Truth be told I’d be fine it’s a 7mm-08 too and I often use that cartridge in a Browning XBolt stainless. I also got a 280 in that rifle before browning nixed it. Both Browning and Winchester are owned by FN and they make the highest quality nowadays.

  • @user-tw9sc4xn8v
    @user-tw9sc4xn8v Před 4 měsíci

    Hey man, thanks for the video you’re right 645s and awesome gun. Be safe. 👌

  • @randylong8156
    @randylong8156 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have this exact rifle. Mine was a USA vintage. I love it I have a leupold 2x7 compact scope on it great rifle!!!

  • @Gunners_Mate_Guns
    @Gunners_Mate_Guns Před rokem +1

    Others have already mentioned it, but it still needs to be said that you can instantly take care of that bolt handle opening more easily than you would like by sliding the safety all the way rearward.
    That puts the trigger on safe, plus locks the bolt handle down.

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před rokem

      Yes I’m aware, I should’ve rephrased what I meant by saying I simply don’t like how easy the bolt opens in the unlocked position.

  • @dorzak975
    @dorzak975 Před rokem +3

    Something I learned dealing with audio cables is run them up under your shirt then out the collar. Allows you to have the mic where you need it and your shirt will keep the cord out of the way.

  • @bradteddy3645
    @bradteddy3645 Před rokem

    Thats a great rifle bro.👍👍

  • @RandyMan388
    @RandyMan388 Před 8 měsíci

    Keep up the good work.

  • @davidkirksey8521
    @davidkirksey8521 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome explanation from a real hunter, I have a FWT but mine is .308 , love mine, and yes it is a great hunting rifle. I run a Leupold vx2 2-7 and also talleys

  • @classicrocker889
    @classicrocker889 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You're Blessed they don't make that scope or offer the Rifle In 243 anymore.

  • @user-ls8mo8me4k
    @user-ls8mo8me4k Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your video @ Mason Leather. Well to me this showing up in my recommended viewing is confirmation that we are being listened to. I have been looking for this exact rifle and have been making phone calls here in my living room both to the manufacturer and various dealers. You were right when you said that they were not available now. As a matter of fact they don’t even have a production date yet. But you were mistaken on one thing you mentioned about the rifle being a victim of its own perfection in the smoothness and ease of working the bolt. I think someone may have alluded to this already but I just wanted to be clear. The Winchester model 70 with the controlled round feeding and the three position safety is all on purpose and is no accident. The three position safety when placed in the rearward position not only puts the rifle on safe but it LOCKS the bolt in place. It will NOT accidentally open. With the trigger finger and thumb you grab the safety and move it forward (or to the middle position) and now the rifle is still on safe to be able to safely work the bolt to remove the chambered round ect. In the fully forward position (again with trigger finger and thumb) the rifle is now in the fire position and will discharge when the trigger is pulled. THEN if a follow-up shot was needed then the smoothness of the bolt and action will be nothing but a blessing. Just remember to move your three position safety to the rearward most position after loading your rifle and you will have no worries about the bolt opening until you are ready for it to. Thanks again for your video. I want this rifle as bad as any I have ever seen and I intend on making sure Winchester Repeating Arms knows it!😁

  • @classicrocker889
    @classicrocker889 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have a Winchester Model 70 SuperGrade and its super accurate.

  • @brianlee6849
    @brianlee6849 Před rokem +2

    Excellent 👍. Beautiful rifle. I may look at the featherweight compact I never thought about it before. 243 is great I guess 6.5 Creed would be good or 308. Thank you

  • @richardpugliese3391
    @richardpugliese3391 Před měsícem

    Fantastic rifles , I’ve had two . .243 & a 22-250

  • @philliphenderson1055
    @philliphenderson1055 Před měsícem

    That rifle is beautiful gorgeous I love it

  • @daveanddanniejacobs9432
    @daveanddanniejacobs9432 Před 9 měsíci +1

    F&N gun makers is the gun manufacturer that builds the model 70 rifles now n they are absolutely top notch.

    • @daveanddanniejacobs9432
      @daveanddanniejacobs9432 Před 9 měsíci

      They went back to the pre 64 standards on the rifle n all I've seen on CZcams so far has been 5 star 🌟

  • @jacobrogers9109
    @jacobrogers9109 Před rokem +1

    I love a 243 win. I have a budget Mossberg Patriot Bantam with a 3-12x44 Sig Saur Buckmasters scope. I plan to get a Boyds stock for it soon.

  • @rickwebster9549
    @rickwebster9549 Před 10 měsíci

    I have a 25wssm great little gun model 70 synthetic I do like it no complaints stay safe

  • @kesleycottrell1416
    @kesleycottrell1416 Před rokem +1

    When I was 14 l worked my ass off mowing grass, splitting and stacking wood and anything else to make money to save up and buy a Feather Weight Winchester in 30/06. I was so proud. Then we tried to get it to shoot. We tried everything several reloads, floated the barrel and could never get better than a 3.5 group. I ended up trading for a Model 99 Savage in .300 Savage. Really have no idea how many deer l shot with it. It consistently will shot under an inch.

  • @jakk222rem
    @jakk222rem Před rokem +2

    Got a Krico carbine in 243 Win. The double set triggers set it apart from the ordinary. I'd love to have a Featherweight, but make mine a 308.

  • @tomlarue654
    @tomlarue654 Před rokem +1

    Nice rifle

  • @fedup3582
    @fedup3582 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I have been wanting a model 70 featherweight compact for quite a while now. I like it's look, feel, and compactness. I have been considering the 7mm-08 or 308 though. I prefer a longer barrel for the 243 and honestly, while I know the 243 is a great cartridge, I just can't seem to warm up to it much. I have owned several 243's and a 6mm Remington, and hunted deer, antelope, and coyotes with them with good results, but I just can't get very excited about them. A good friend owned a Remington 600 mohawk in 243, loved it and hunted with it for decades, but he mostly hunted closer ranges in woods. Maybe one day I might still get a model 70 compact, but with advancing age and deteriorating health, it is looking less and less likely. I have a standard model 70 featherweight in 257 Roberts that suites me well, and I did have a standard featherweight which happened to have beautiful fiddleback figure throughout the stock, but I prefer a 24 inch barrel for the 270 and I let that one go. I am happy for your success and pleasure in your model 70 compact 243, and I wish you many more good seasons with it.

  • @bunkerfest
    @bunkerfest Před rokem +1

    Great content bro looking forward for the leaver action collection video please lots of close up of the action thanks.

  • @jacklowe3788
    @jacklowe3788 Před rokem +1

    With you on that compact featherweight- 243Win is Great cartridge-

  • @sahmadi1000
    @sahmadi1000 Před rokem +6

    I appreciate your pure, realistic/practical review of this rifle. Here and there I hear that this rifle is a 1.5 to 2 MOA which is unacceptable for me when a $400 Savage can perform sub MOA. I am encouraged to hear you saying you can do 1 MOA. I checked on line and see non for sale. All I see is the featherweight and supper grade. May I ask where did you buy yours?

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před rokem +3

      Much appreciated! I have multiple Featherweights and they’re all 1-1.5 MOA rifles with standard hunting ammo, I’m sure they could be sub or 1 MOA if I tried a bunch of different loads, this particular one is just super accurate, who knows maybe I got lucky. Yea they’re hard to get, you just have to watch for them on GvnBr0ker, the compact models don’t pop up often and when they do they go fast.
      I just snagged an M70 Extreme Weather SS model in 30-06, look for vids on it soon!

    • @cbsbass4142
      @cbsbass4142 Před rokem +1

      My Cheap Stevens 200s (Savage pre accutrigger) ($299) have shot .38 inches at 100 yards with $50 Tasco scope, so I'm a hard person to please with $1000+ rifles that will not beat that.

    • @cbsbass4142
      @cbsbass4142 Před rokem

      MY Cabela's near Acworth GA once had the standard featherweights one each in .243 and 6.5 Needsmore. I passed at the time, but would like one in .243. (Actually would prefer 6mm Remington with a 1/8 twist).

    • @riverrat2350
      @riverrat2350 Před rokem +2

      It depends on who's shooting. Ha

    • @leifhoklin2681
      @leifhoklin2681 Před rokem +1

      My .270 1953 model 70 sporter consistently prints 4 round groups of cheap Federal 130 grain power shok in under 1.5” and shoots MOA with my handloads. To me, that’s astounding for a 70 year old rifle with a non free floated barrel. I think that most of these new rifles are capable of great accuracy…the shooters, however, are another story.

  • @scuzzbucket13
    @scuzzbucket13 Před rokem +2

    Classic rifle i have it in 30-06 though

  • @Ruben-nq9ej
    @Ruben-nq9ej Před 11 měsíci

    Yes very very nice rifle

  • @charleshuyck6641
    @charleshuyck6641 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You should have a 3 way safety that locks your bolt in back position, unlocks bolt but locks trigger in middle position and fires all the way forward.

  • @baird329
    @baird329 Před rokem +3

    I wound up getting a savage Axis. Mostly because it's a left handed model for $400. By the time I had iron sights added and a gun metal grey cerakote put on I have a $800 rifle that is safe for a lefty is safe if the scope gets knocked and is rust resistant for about the same price as a basic left handed model from many other brands.

  • @WojciechP915
    @WojciechP915 Před rokem

    Is the barrel thicker on this compact version that the regular featherweight?

  • @DeerHunter308
    @DeerHunter308 Před rokem +1

    It was a little too small for me, especially barrel length (too short). In 7mm 08 the muzzle blast was severe. So now its gone in trade for a Sako (Not for same usage). It was a very pretty gun.

  • @craigbranstrom4749
    @craigbranstrom4749 Před rokem +3

    My son and I have had one for over 15 years in 7mm08. It shoots less than half of inch at a hundred yards and will eat anything.

  • @HELLBILLYx88
    @HELLBILLYx88 Před rokem +1

    I have the same rifle in 308 I love mine also I own many other rifles but always seem to take it

  • @kevindills7936
    @kevindills7936 Před rokem +1

    Love it have Remington model seven 308 18 in barrel

  • @JL-xn3zy
    @JL-xn3zy Před 7 měsíci

    I am a M70 fanatic.

  • @richardbilger5942
    @richardbilger5942 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Sounds great for shooting out ya truck

  • @cordelmar
    @cordelmar Před rokem +1

    That's one beautiful rifle, 6.11lb is that with the scope also?.

  • @theguyinmaine
    @theguyinmaine Před 2 měsíci

    Do the scope rings come with it? Are the ones you have on it the ones? Thanks

  • @t.m9341
    @t.m9341 Před rokem +1

    im looking at this because I'm a tiny roof korean why did you choose 243 not 308? would 3006 be the one much recoil for a shorty ?

  • @Brandenuzis
    @Brandenuzis Před rokem +4

    When it’s moving at 3k+ fps it’s definitely gonna mess up that deer I have a 308,243,30-30 and 6.5 creedmoor and my 243 is my favorite and the 30-30 is pretty close

  • @K-bob_45
    @K-bob_45 Před rokem

    So obviously you can run the safety on the locked position but you can also load up, hold down the top round and close the bolt on an empty chamber to drop the pin. This will make the bolt lift slightly heavier than just putting it in the fire position alone. Personally I just hold down the top round snd close on an empty chamber and leave it in the fire position. Never had an issue. Once you get to your blind chamber a round and throw it on safe. Easy peasy

  • @bryantitus6634
    @bryantitus6634 Před rokem

    I'd love to see some 243 gel test videos.
    Currently shopping for a starter gun for my daughter's and youth/compact bolt guns tend to come in .308 based calibers.... Or .223. While I think the .223 is capable to kill deer, it's not a youth caliber as it's rather unforgiving with shot placement and angles.
    That leaves me looking for basically a compact 243 or a 350 legend. I'd love to see manufactures pump out youth 300blk, 6.5 Grendel, 7.62x39, etc as cheaper bulk ammo options for practice and familiarizing kids with centerfires while being adequate out to 150+ on deer with proper ammo.
    Specifically I was hoping to see a ballistics gel test on some managed recoil .243 options. Like Hornady custom lite and Remington managed recoil.

  • @davepowell3293
    @davepowell3293 Před rokem +2

    I bought a regular featherweight in 7mm-08

  • @richardbilger5942
    @richardbilger5942 Před 10 měsíci

    Best and most accurate deer rifle I have is a Browning Medallion using Winchester .243 Super short magnum.but hard to find ammo now.But at 400 yards it hits right where you aim I would even try at 500 yrds

  • @johntalik5937
    @johntalik5937 Před rokem

    I had a model 70 years ago I wish I still had it it was 308 chamber at 200 yards a 2inch bullseye I could put every shot in the center it had a 4×12 Weaver scope and all around great gun but the I got mine at an auction gun shop was closing I paid $97.50 at that time. I Sold my Browning 9mm Hi Power for $75.00 to buy the scope for it. Loved that Browning I could kick myself hundreds of times for selling it.

  • @scotteger6271
    @scotteger6271 Před 11 měsíci

    I just wanted to let you know, as a result of this video and the easy to lift bolt, I did some testing on my own Model 70 and found it to not be an issue.
    To be fair, mine is just as easy to lift as yours, but I put mine in various positions of bolt lift and pulled the trigger. It fired every time, up until the point where it actually unlocks.
    It has a 3-position safety, so with it fully rearward I don’t worry about it opening if I’m going trough the woods/brush. But sitting with it in the middle position I get what you’re saying. That said, try it on your rifle…should be able to fire with the bolt handle pretty far up…I think I was at about 70° and it still fired, dropping the bolt handle as it did.
    Mine it an Extreme Weather Stainless in 6.5 Creedmoor. It has the black and gray Bell & Carlson stock with a stainless barrel/action. If I got a black leather cartridge cuff, with black paracord, and omitted the brass eyelets, what goes in their place? Basically I’m just wondering if it would look right on the less traditional Model 70 that I have. I’d like to give you some business so let me know if you think it would look good on my rifle, thanks!

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks for the input. Firing a bolt action rifle with the bolt handle not all the way down means that the bolt head and locking lugs are not fully engaged and firing it from a nearly open position is extraordinarily dangerous. At 70 degrees lifted there is almost nothing locking the bolt closed, firing it like that is ,again, extraordinarily dangerous.
      Without the eyelets there are 1/4” holes in the leather, no eyelets. The leather is thick and will not tear through, probably ever. My cartridge cuffs fit standard adult sized straight comb buttstocks, meaning no Monte Carlo stocks. The bell and carleson has a raised cheek piece, which my cuffs can fit over but it’s not a great fit and I wouldn’t recommend it.

  • @danielf7055
    @danielf7055 Před 10 měsíci

    the rifle for hunting is one that fits you and your not flinching every time you squeeze or afraid of whats coming back to you most kills are under 150 yards there are a butt load of calibers that have a lot to offer in the short range game and not be abusive my opinion may not meet your approval less afraid of the gun inproves accuracy

  • @moondog371
    @moondog371 Před 11 měsíci +2

    i have a question ,need advice ...i have the same rifle.leupold freedom 3x9 scope. what scope bases do you have? i like your set up. nice rifle,nice leather work !

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks! These are Talley Ultralight rings (they are a ring/base combo) I highly recommend them. Use the LOW ring height, it will work for a 3-9x40, I assume your objective is 40mm.

    • @moondog371
      @moondog371 Před 11 měsíci

      @@masonoutdoors_masonleather yes the objective is 40mm . The rifle is a 2013 . One of the last ones made in South Carolina. Would you know the screw size in reviver 6-48 or 8-40? The Talley asks I wasn’t sure . I appreciate the advice ty

    • @moondog371
      @moondog371 Před 11 měsíci

      @@masonoutdoors_masonleather is .243 win considered a standard caliber? I’m kinda new at this . Ty again….

    • @moondog371
      @moondog371 Před 11 měsíci

      @@masonoutdoors_masonleather ok I think I figured it all out … ty again! Much appreciated

  • @tonkatank045
    @tonkatank045 Před rokem +5

    I'd take an elk with a 100 grain copper solid .243 from inside 200 yards. I'd feel comfortable doing that.

    • @fjb4932
      @fjb4932 Před rokem

      A buddy of mine has taken w/t deer, Black Bear ( 12 yr old sow ) and elk.

  • @WayStedYou
    @WayStedYou Před rokem +3

    Should be a three position safety if you put it all the way back the bolt won't move on you like that.

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před rokem +1

      Indeed, I prefer to keep it on position 2 though due to the type of hunting I do, usually only have a few seconds and don’t want to fumble from the rear position which I find difficult to do with just a thumb flick.

  • @stephenland9361
    @stephenland9361 Před rokem +2

    While I wouldn't recommend it, I know of a few fellow hunters in north central British Columbia who regularly hunt moose with a .243 so I don't think there should be a problem going after the biggest of mule deer with one.

  • @DoublePlay21
    @DoublePlay21 Před rokem +2

    What’s up Lee!!!

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před rokem

      🤣 haha nice to “see” ya! 🤜🏼 💥

    • @DoublePlay21
      @DoublePlay21 Před rokem +1

      Great channel. Keep up the great work! You know, I think you should incorporate “story time”.

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před rokem

      @@DoublePlay21 I thought you might say that 😂 I’ll have to do a hunting edition of story time, I’ve got a few 👌🏼

  • @rontruocchio5744
    @rontruocchio5744 Před rokem

    i was always attracted to this rifles asthetics but they seemed to be overpriced just for the fancy checkering.

  • @jbcaptain11
    @jbcaptain11 Před rokem +2

    The 62 grain Barnes vg at over 3400 fps easily. Is so devastating out of 243win. Laser and devastating and lead free

  • @aguilayserpiente
    @aguilayserpiente Před rokem +2

    We are saddened to know Winchester no longer makes the M70 in .243. My small framed family needs the featherweight and the youth models.

  • @mattluszczak8095
    @mattluszczak8095 Před rokem +1

    Compact you say.? Try a ruger m77 hawkeye compact! Thats a cheeky sized one!

  • @dfree159
    @dfree159 Před 9 měsíci

    Best deer rifle for you

  • @robertmartin8184
    @robertmartin8184 Před 9 měsíci

    I have one nearly identical Winchester M70 Featherweight in 6.5 CM but for some crazy reason the magazine only holds four rounds! My three other M70s all hold five in the mag. Why this one holds four is beyond me. The manual that came with it says four round capacity too so its not just my gun.

  • @countschad
    @countschad Před 7 měsíci

    What year is your rifle?

  • @johnmorganjr769
    @johnmorganjr769 Před 3 měsíci

    You can control the muzzle better,I do the same. God bless ! 🇺🇸

  • @iancurrie8844
    @iancurrie8844 Před 9 měsíci

    I have one but hate the trigger.

  • @gregc3831
    @gregc3831 Před 4 dny

    Where can you find one of these?

  • @t.m9341
    @t.m9341 Před rokem

    vs remington 700?

  • @SabrinaSt1986
    @SabrinaSt1986 Před 11 měsíci +1

    After sighting in at 60 feet, I could easily cover 5 shots with a nickel czcams.com/users/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL ! Truly a pleasure to shoot! Scope was easy to adjust for eye relief. Only problem the varmints must have seen it delivered lol!Update: So impressed with shot groups at 30 yards I purchased a Hammers 3×9 with adjustable Objective scope! Now a true nail driver!

  • @edjett2631
    @edjett2631 Před 6 měsíci

    I don't think you can do any better than that rig for whitetails.

  • @frankspataro9714
    @frankspataro9714 Před 9 měsíci

    Great gun for the little kids and old guys lol

  • @terrell48
    @terrell48 Před rokem

    That bolt issue, when you put the rifle in safety position it should lock it closed

  • @davidhayes7596
    @davidhayes7596 Před rokem +1

    Sho wood be nice in a 6.5 x 55 Mauser

  • @Strutingeagle
    @Strutingeagle Před rokem +1

    If it is uncocked the bolt wont flop open. If cocked the 3 position safety will take care of that.

  • @cbsbass4142
    @cbsbass4142 Před rokem +3

    Winchester IMO, is making big mistakes in discontinuing just about everything. No more Sporter versions forcing you to have to buy Supergrade, no .243 in a compact as you said, but keeping the 6.5 BS. It's a big Turnoff for me. Since I found a 7X57 from 2013 for less that $1000, I think I'll keep that and forget about the rest.

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před rokem +1

      I agree with you, I think people go to the various M70’s for that classic style and Winchester is starting to deviate from that.

    • @leifhoklin2681
      @leifhoklin2681 Před rokem +3

      Everything is going to shit.

  • @xianshengzhang2223
    @xianshengzhang2223 Před rokem

    怎么购买呢?

  • @soldiernomore3843
    @soldiernomore3843 Před 7 měsíci

    243 Are you saying you love tracking deer?😮

  • @reneg1366
    @reneg1366 Před rokem +1

    The rifle, heck ya, I got one, - but NOT in 243 ! It's NOT a deer caliber. 270 much better choice 👍

  • @michaelwinckler3211
    @michaelwinckler3211 Před 2 hodinami

    It’s shame I’ve never once since a review of the featherweights where they shot accurately out of the box.

    • @masonoutdoors_masonleather
      @masonoutdoors_masonleather  Před 2 hodinami +1

      This one and several others I’ve got are plenty accurate

    • @michaelwinckler3211
      @michaelwinckler3211 Před 56 minutami

      @@masonoutdoors_masonleather fair nuff! This is about the only video or review that I’ve heard or seen that the accuracy matched the price of the rifle.

  • @fedorcordoba5202
    @fedorcordoba5202 Před 2 měsíci

    Английского не знаю владею таким только в 308 более 160 трофеев ни разу не подвел великолепная винтовка