Montana Rifle Model 1999????

[msinc]

Anyone out there have one of these rifles or have any experience with them???? I think it is a Winchester pre 64 Model 70 copy with some upgrades. Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Yes it is a copy of a controlled feed winchester. Cant think of any upgrades- the finish even resembles one

 

[msinc]

Yes it is a copy of a controlled feed winchester. Cant think of any upgrades- the finish even resembles one

One upgrade would be the rear lug.....

 

[wwbrown]

I just bought one that was purchased direct from Montana Rifle Company about 18 months ago, when it was purchased is key because MRC had some early problems. It is a stainless short action I bought it for building a deer gun, they call it a short action but it is long for a SA and has an internal magazine length of 3.125". I am looking at chambering it in a 284 Win, I will check to make sure 3.125" is long enough but I don't think it will be a problem.

On to the action: Overall nice quality, the trigger is adjustable and is more than adequate for a hunting gun. If you want a highly polished action you are going to have to polish the action as it has a heavy matte finish. I stripped the action and bolt completely and I am running while watching the TV with Flitz in the action as a means of honing the raceways so the action will operate smoother and this is working well.

 

[BigBlueandGoldie]

I'm curious as to why you chose this action vs the other available actions on the market? I assume controlled round feed?

 

[msinc]

WW Brown, thanks for the post. All info is greatly appreciated. BigBlueandGoldie, not sure if you were asking me, but I haven't choose yet...just now looking into it. I am looking into it because it is an upgraded copy of the pre-64, it is stainless, unlike anything stainless Kimber makes it has a floorplate and it is offered in 280 Ackley Improved. What "other available actions" are you referring to??? Actually, it doesn't appear this one is available at this time.

 

[BigBlueandGoldie]

WW Brown, thanks for the post. All info is greatly appreciated. BigBlueandGoldie, not sure if you were asking me, but I haven't choose yet...just now looking into it. I am looking into it because it is an upgraded copy of the pre-64, it is stainless, unlike anything stainless Kimber makes it has a floorplate and it is offered in 280 Ackley Improved. What "other available actions" are you referring to??? Actually, it doesn't appear this one is available at this time.

I assumed you were looking at one of their actions. I've seen a few pop up recently on various boards.

 

[Geno C]

I have had one for quite a few years now in 358win. The finish is a bit rough on the underside and the bolt can bind if you put too much upward pressure while chamberring a round. One of the upgrades for a 70 would be the bolt release as well. I like the 1999 release much better. It's a good action for a hunting gun and the simplicity of a model70 trigger has never let me down.

 

[wwbrown]

I'm curious as to why you chose this action vs the other available actions on the market? I assume controlled round feed?

I like the controlled round feed and the three position safety for a hunting gun. Not real sure why I go for the controlled round feed when I have single loaded my rifle while deer hunting for the last 15 years, but gun buying decisions are made based on wants more than needs most of the time.

Yes I know I could modify many factory actions to a 3 position safety and a number of them already do.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Can you single load a montana or win 70 without using the magazine?

 

[spencerhenry]

my 1999 will NOT cam over a case head. must feed from the mag.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Neither will a mod 70. Something to consider if you need to single load

 

[wwbrown]

My hunting guns have all been Mauser 96's or 98's for the last 20 years so I am used to putting the single load into the magazine, instead of grinding the extractor to cam over on the case rim, not a deal breaker.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I have only had one in the shop. It did not measure out well. Definately would need truing. Would be ok for a hunting rifle where top accuracy is not the main goal.

 

[Larryh128]

I've only seen 1 factory action that was actually true & that was a lowly Howa. All else need work.