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Offline C.J

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model 70 stealth 2 in .308
« on: December 22, 2004, 07:00:29 AM »
im looking into buying an all around gun for coyotes to moose was wondering if the .308 win is a decent moose cal for under 200yds like .308 because its a good round to reload and its ballistically similar to the 30-06 in a short action anyway the new model 70 stealth 2 was one of the guns im interested in cause i like the heavy barrel and hs precision stock also the idea of a controlled round push feed sounds appealing any comments or thoughts on this setup would be helpful thanks
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model 70 stealth 2 in .308
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2004, 09:30:39 AM »
I don't own a Stealth, but I know people who do.  They seem like good solid guns with better than average accuracy.

I just set up a Md70Coyote for a guy in .308 recently.  Really good looking gun.  I've been thinking about picking one up in 270WSM.  I shot some factory 150 grain Federals out of it sighting it in and got some pretty good groups.
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Mod. 70 Stealth .22-250
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2004, 07:16:33 AM »
C.J.,

I won't comment on .308 for Moose, but I can give you some insight into my Stealth in .22-250.

Although I did go through the gun with my usual accurizing, i.e., lapped the lugs, installed a Timney trigger, and glassed the action even though it has the alum. bedding block, I have been very impressed with this rifle.

It is by far the most accurate rifle I have ever owned.  The only rifle which has printed .3" groups for me.  I have had some problems with my Winchesters of recent manufacture, but this rifle is not one of them.  I suspect that the .308 version will be a tack driver.  Damn heavy for humpin' through the boonies though!  Best of luck with it!!!
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model 70 stealth 2 in .308
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2005, 03:41:34 PM »
cj, i also own a stealth in 22-250, i got in a deal with a couple other guns, the deal was to good to  pass up. never a big fan of winchester at the time. but once i got a load figured out it shoots .4. it is a solid rifle. this is a very heavy rifle do not think my old a** would want to tote it on a hunt.

gwindrider i would like to know what load combo is working for you. my best groups are with 34GRN IMR 3031 and sierra 53mks.

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Steath .22-250 load
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2005, 07:41:55 AM »
Arky65,  that load that is working so well for me consists of the following:

Fed. cases, fireformed, and short sized(not neck sized).
CCI Benchrest Primers
38.5 grns. of Reloader 15
50 grn. Nosler BT. bullets seated .020 off the lands
3875-3900 fps.
Warm load, but the rifle seems to like it!
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model 70 stealth 2 in .308
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2005, 10:13:18 AM »
If you plan on hunting moose with this rifle/cartridge combo, I wouldn't get it. The rifle lists at 10 lbs. minus the mounts and the scope you would put on it. Carrying a rifle like that all day looking for a moose wouldn't be fun.
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Offline C.J

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model 70 stealth 2 in .308
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2005, 11:05:35 AM »
changed my mind on using it for moose i think now im going to go with a varmint caliber also will be used mostly for coyotes and maybe deer + the odd varmint
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