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Old 05-23-2008, 05:49 PM
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Default New Model 70

Anyone seen or handled one of the new Model 70's yet? I thought they were supposed to be appearing around this time. Any news?
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Old 05-23-2008, 07:25 PM
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South of the 49th maybe.
Dont expect things up here when the hype says they will see it down in the States, some items especially firearms can be up to 2 years before we see them in our neck of the woods. But just when you think that's it they show up too.
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Old 05-24-2008, 10:27 AM
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They're on WSS's website, but it stipulates they'll only be arrriving summer of 2008, so it is kind of vague about the exact availability date. I'm considering grabbing a .300 Win Mag Supergrade.
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Old 05-24-2008, 04:28 PM
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I had one in my hands. It is not the same madel 70 everyone raved about for so many years. It's OK as an economy or starter rifle. I am quite picky about my guns, but I think the majority of the 70 fans will be disappointed.
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Old 05-25-2008, 01:16 PM
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Im interested in looking at the new model 70 as well. Ive been keeping my eye open for a 338wm but the 325wsm in the Extreme Weather SS model looks nice. Pictures on the internet always look really good but in person it's always a different story. I asked about availabilty last time I was in at WSS and was told to just hurry up and wait.
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Old 05-25-2008, 02:21 PM
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I'm looking forward to handling one of these, but, think it will be awhile before we get any up here.

Some of the changes, mainly the trigger, disappointed me. I'm still hoping they will make some LH SS models.............
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Old 05-25-2008, 08:32 PM
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I've been thinking of ways to scrounge up some money to get a 300wsm in SS and a 30/06 in featherweight.

And then a beretta 20guage silver pigeon IV.

And then I'll never buy another gun for the rest of my life. Honest...maybe.
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