08-17-2010, 12:48 AM
I have two Pre 64's. A 270 and a 264 win mag. I also have a post 64 243.
The pre 64 stocks are in my opinion a better-looking stock. It is an oil finish where the post 64 is more like paint, and on some guns it was paint. The later post 64's had a little better finish than the 1965 through 1990. The pre 64 stock is a little heavier. I don't like the center barrel screw on the pre 64 stocks. So for looks the pre 64 takes the nod. For accuracy due to the stock I give the post 64 the win.
Barrels. The pre 64 has a thicker heavier barrel. The post 64 has a thinner barrel for the most part. So far the 270 is an honest 3/4" shooting rifle at 100 yards. The 243 honest is a 3/4" gun and the 264 is lucky to keep them into 1.25" but that gun was shot a BUNCH by my uncle. For accuracy I give this a split decision.
Overall good looks. WINNER pre 64.
Both of the model 70's have their strengths and weakness. The one that stands out to most is the controlled feeding of the pre 64. It is possible to accidentally have a round fall out of the action of the Post 64. The pre 64 can feed upside down or on it's side. Something the post 64 cannot do. For the reliability win Pre 64 wins hands down.
Lastly for holding and increasing value the pre 64 wins hands down. The pre 64 Winchester has a place in history like it or not. Other rifles may out shoot them but they will never be the “Rifleman’s Rifle”. Ron
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The pre 64 stocks are in my opinion a better-looking stock. It is an oil finish where the post 64 is more like paint, and on some guns it was paint. The later post 64's had a little better finish than the 1965 through 1990. The pre 64 stock is a little heavier. I don't like the center barrel screw on the pre 64 stocks. So for looks the pre 64 takes the nod. For accuracy due to the stock I give the post 64 the win.
Barrels. The pre 64 has a thicker heavier barrel. The post 64 has a thinner barrel for the most part. So far the 270 is an honest 3/4" shooting rifle at 100 yards. The 243 honest is a 3/4" gun and the 264 is lucky to keep them into 1.25" but that gun was shot a BUNCH by my uncle. For accuracy I give this a split decision.
Overall good looks. WINNER pre 64.
Both of the model 70's have their strengths and weakness. The one that stands out to most is the controlled feeding of the pre 64. It is possible to accidentally have a round fall out of the action of the Post 64. The pre 64 can feed upside down or on it's side. Something the post 64 cannot do. For the reliability win Pre 64 wins hands down.
Lastly for holding and increasing value the pre 64 wins hands down. The pre 64 Winchester has a place in history like it or not. Other rifles may out shoot them but they will never be the “Rifleman’s Rifle”. Ron
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