Good morning,
I have a late 80s (1988 or 1999) model 70 Lightweight (not featherweight) in 223.
It is a push feed with a 22” barrel.
I have never shot it much. I have coyote hunted with it a few times, and it took it on a Pdog hunt once as a backup.
Thinking (unless not a good idea) of having it rebarreled with a varmint or heavier profile either in 223 or a 20 cal.
I have other rifles that are handier for hunting in typical Georgia terrain.
Would it be a lost cause to change it? I know they didn’t make a lot of this model.
Is the quality of a Winchester from this era worth sinking money into?
Just looking for ideas and input.
Thank you
I have a late 80s (1988 or 1999) model 70 Lightweight (not featherweight) in 223.
It is a push feed with a 22” barrel.
I have never shot it much. I have coyote hunted with it a few times, and it took it on a Pdog hunt once as a backup.
Thinking (unless not a good idea) of having it rebarreled with a varmint or heavier profile either in 223 or a 20 cal.
I have other rifles that are handier for hunting in typical Georgia terrain.
Would it be a lost cause to change it? I know they didn’t make a lot of this model.
Is the quality of a Winchester from this era worth sinking money into?
Just looking for ideas and input.
Thank you