Winchester Heavy Varmint 220 Swift

[JayCutright]

This rifle is listed on gunbroker. gunbrokerhttp://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=547623030
Anyone know what these rifles are worth now days?

 

[jghoghunter]

I sold my first generation heavy varmint in 308 about 5 years ago for $700. I would think this one would be worth $7-800+250 for the scope. A friend of mine has one of the early burris scopes and they are not that great. Not bad for $250 but even the sightron sII series is a better scope.

 

[1raggedhole]

+1
Model 70 Varmint Heavy (HBV)
.220 Swift (mfg. 1994-98), .22-250 Rem., .222 Rem. (mfg. 1997-98), .223 Rem., .243 Win., or .308 Win. cal., push-feed action, 26 in. heavy stainless fluted (new 1997) or plain barrel (countersunk muzzle) without sights, black synthetic beavertail H-S Precision stock with aluminum bedding block, 10 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 1993-1999.

Grading 100% 98% 95%
Price $825 $650 $525

 

[40X Guy]

Nice rifle! I'm partial to those as I have same exact model made in 1994. Bought mine when they first came out. Schneider barrels were used on these. They shoot! Auction price is in line including the scope. I'd think you can sell scope for a decent price and come out looking good.


Frank

 

[JayCutright]

It must be priced about right, they are bidding on it.

 

[CJ6]

Just a heads up of the Burris scope. IF the particles (specs) are indeed internal, it will need to go back to Burris. I had the same (type) issue and sent it in, it turned out to be glue/sealer holding a lense that had separated. At that time Burris repaired it (10-11 yrs. ago),Now I've heard they'll either replace (with newer style or credit on newer style) but they no longer repair that style.

 

[nakneker]

Do you know the round count Jay. I sold it ne of those years ago and regret it. They are on the heavy side but they shoot! I think Winchester used Wilson barrels on those rifles.

 

[nakneker]

You answered that in the description, scratch my question. Thanks

 

[Marksman]

Nice rifle! I'm partial to those as I have same exact model made in 1994. Bought mine when they first came out. Schneider barrels were used on these. They shoot! Auction price is in line including the scope. I'd think you can sell scope for a decent price and come out looking good.


Frank

I heard they were Wilson barrels. Either way, that model was known to be a shooter. I've got one in 222 and always have my eye out for more.

 

[JayCutright]

I don't know why but I always thought they were ER Shaw Barrels. Someone must've told me that at sometime for me to think it. I was stationed on Ft Bragg when these rifles came out. I saw one on the wall at Jim's Gun Shop on Yadkin road. I had 80+ days of leave paid to me in cash the day I left post and went straight to the gun shop only to find they were sold out of .220 Swift. I went home and ordered one but they were only available in 22-250 by that time, I still have it in the safe along with a 243. I sold the 308 having never shot it, yup sold it new in the box and probably spent the money on a Nightforce scope or gas and motels going to a benchrest match.
They were great rifles. Sometimes I think they were the last of the great production rifles, nowadays if you want something that will shoot you have it built.

 

[jghoghunter]

I bought mine also in 1994 and it had a Schneider barrel on it. 3 shot groups out to 500 yds were 1/2 moa. Like a fool I sold mine also and used the money to buy a Nightforce.

 

[Thomas Neal]

Anyone have one for sale?

 

[Predator1]

Not sure if its true but I heard the 222's were the only ones that used a Wilson and that the 222's had a little more sheen to the barrel than the other calibers. Like I said, thats just heresay. I have one in 222 and it is the most accurate rifler I have ever owned.

 

[Eddie Harren]

Year old thread. Jay is probably ready to sell this one by now.

 

[SDWhirlwind]

The Winchester Heavy Varmint used Wilson barrels. Don't think they could afford to use a $300ish blank on a rifle that retailed for about $600 at that time! I had a new 223 which for some reason was not a great shooter. Had a used 22/250 and 308 that shot well for the money. The fellow in the link below ended up with what Win had left for barrels when they discontinued them. All he said he got were 100+ of 22/250 and 243. I bought IIRC 2 of each for $75 apiece about 8yrs ago. Neighbor that I sold 22/250 to wanted a spare. I took a 243 and cut off threads and threaded to a 700 and chambered in 6x47L. They were 10 twist and it would hammer 70 TNT's. Not much of a shoulder left with the 1.150" shank but it worked. See he still has some 243's but as he told me back then no other calibers.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/616260356

The Winchester Classic SharpShooter used the Schneider blanks which was part of the reason for the Win Custom Shop's $1995 or so retail price. You can google it and read all you wish. Sniper Central did a pretty in depth piece on them. Think they wanted to have some expensive retail rig to compete with big greens EtronX @ $1500ish and their carbon fiber barreled rig for about $2K(can't think of the darn name currently)

Just some correct info as long as this post was resurrected.

Respectfully,
Dennis

 

[rockrat]

So, what would a 223 barrel be worth nowadays? Have one sitting on the shelf I will probably never use

 

[drover]

I also remember them being advertised as having Schneider barrels. All I know for sure is that they are a heavy rifle and the few that I have seen shot very well.
The last one I saw for sale was about 5 years ago at the Lacey, WA Cabela's and it was either in 222 or 223 (can't remember) and was priced at $650. The only reason I remember the price is because I kept going back and looking at it, trying to convince myself to buy it but it was just too darned heavy for my style of shooting.

drover

 

[Marksman]

I picked a used one up in 222 and it's extremely accurate. I've always got my eyes out for any in the other calibers they offered.