Winchester MODEL 70: See It EVOLVE!

We look at the Pre-64 Model 70 Featherweight in .243, the Winchester Model 54 in .270 - Nickel Steel Barrel - the Super Grade Model 70 Classic in .300 WSM, and the Husqvarna Lightweight in 7x57. These are legendary rifles. I hope you can see from the comparisons made that the quality, intelligence and superiority of design have yet to be eclipsed. The Super Grade Model 70 is currently, easily, the best buy of centerfire rifles all things considered. IMHO. Thanks for watching and subscribe if you like what you see!
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[@Heinrichstiti270]

I love how simple the mod 54 is beautiful engineering

[@stevelemmen7048]

Nice to see your desire for wood and steel, preferably walnut. These days I see black plastic, and some guns finished in black chrome. I've hunted in the rain and never had problems with rust, or wood swelling.

[@rg58]

Finally got a Mod70 Classic about a year ago and still haven't shot. Bought from a friend who was in bad health and finally passed a couple of months ago. I feel like he sold it to me because he knew I would take care of it and cherish it for many years. It is a super grade blonde maple.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi RG, I'm with you - I feel your loss - and he knew your were the right person to have the M70. 🙏 The maple edition is perhaps the most valuable recent M70 of all. I send to you, my friend, all my best and wish you a happy and safe hunting season. Your friend will be with you.

[@kareldebures7006]

I have one in .308, wonderful and beautiful rifle!

[@williamfeldner9356]

I have had Remingtons, Weatherbys, Sakos, Blasers, Browning Belgium Mausers…. The new Winchester Model 70 Supergrade French Walnut rifles are absolutely the best production rifles you can currently purchase…. They rival my Browning Belgiums……. Buy one while you can!,!

[@kareldebures7006]

I agree with you!

[@12monkey57]

270 and 300 WSM are fantastic

[@edwardabrams4972]

Love your show! Hope your feeling better soon my friend! All the best to you and your family!

[@williamstuart9812]

Love the model 70 old and new, also the “Husky” - a great old gun. I am down to one Super Grade in .30’06 but have enjoyed a few. Always enjoy your videos Mike.

[@tomeinicke6429]

I recently bought a post 64 model 70 in an auction. Usually older US rifles are rare in Germany. Everbody here seems to think there's no other manufacturers than Sauer, Blaser and Mauser. Every now and then you find a model 70 or a Ruger M77 and then they sell for almost no money. When it arived at my gunsmith's workshop I didn't expect too much with regards to the price I paid (something like 360eur or such). But I was impressed about the slick action and the crisp trigger so I asked my gunsmith to put a scope on it and do some testing with it. So he did and it shoots on a 2eur coin on 100m which is sub MOA with factory RWS ammunition. It's chambered in .270win and it will now get it's muzzle threaded so I can use a silencer. When the hunting season starts in May next year I will go and hunt for roe bucks with it. Totally under estimated rifle inmy opinion.

[@PrimetimeNut]

Looking forward to taking my pre-64 Model 70 in 30-06 out next month for mule deer. This rifle will serve my family for generations.

[@flintymcduff5417]

The new Model 70's are the best non-custom bolt action rifles on the market, hands down. Just me opinion but it's based on owning 5, my nephew owning 5 , and comparisons with so many other firearms I own or have owned. The only one close to it was the CZ550 and that is long gone.

[@rickbattle5706]

The ultimate definitive video on the model 70 family. I agree 100% the Super Grade is best value available. One is in my future for sure. Hope you get to 100% soon. All the best!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Rick! I'm thinking of you and yours as that hurricane closes in. Stay safe and talk soon!

[@kareldebures7006]

I hope that you have that in your possession now!

[@michaelguerin56]

Mike, as previously advised, Husqvarna sold their (last) 8000 design to Zoli, decades back. If I recall correctly, there are currently at least two European production rifles available in 7x57. Don’t ask me to name them at this stage on a cold Saturday morning. You don’t hear much about the .204 because (a) it does an excellent job of providing near .22-250 performance in varmint work, with lower recoil, muzzle blast, propellant consumption and rifling erosion; and (b) it is a chambering used by experienced hand loaders who are past the stage of loading maximum charges and trying every new projectile. Keep getting better! Onward and upward🙂! Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.

[@leverbolt7699]

Great Video! I believe your coverage and explanation of the workings of these old rifles is second to none. One of the most informative channels on KZbin! I'm glad to see you making videos again! Keep up the great work!

[@blackpowder4016]

Husqvarna went out of the firearms business in 1972. The dirty secret of the firearms business is there's very little money in it. Winchester/USRA, Remington and Savage have all gone bankrupt at least once. The DuPont (Remington) and Olin (Winchester) families made guns because they both owned ammunition businesses, and that's where the money is. Looks like the bolt handle of your model 54 was bent to clear a scope. That was one of the changes they made when introducing the model 70.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@Veech60]

Thank you for the video, I hope you feel better my friend!

[@gordongrice9856]

Hi Mike, sorry you are not feeling well, I hope that you are on the mend soon. I loved this video, I have never owned any of the Winchester models on the table but now I want one. I do own a Husqvarna K98 in 30-06, it had a broken stock at the grip that was beyond repair so I picked up a blank and went to work. Over 100 hrs not including the checkering which was about 30 more hrs. It shoots like a "house on fire." Husqvarna started building rifles in 1689. They also made sewing machines, lawn and garden equipment, bicycles, motorcycles, cast kitchen equipment and many other items. They stopped building firearms in 1989. Such a shame.

[@toddboone333]

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your treasures with us. It’s greatly appreciated.

[@PhilHewkin]

big fan of USOG and 7x57

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Phil!

[@borisbuliak3626]

Glad to see you. Clicked immediately. Love your gun collection.

[@buddy22801012]

The Winchester model 70 absolutely competes with many custom rifles sold today. The super grade may even be a better rifle than many custom rifles. For the price the new model 70’s built with the classic action are the best value in the gun market today. 20 years from now we’ll be regretting not picking up a few of them in different calibers.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I agree with your every word. Thanks for the note and all the best for the hunting season!

[@kareldebures7006]

I am sure that you are right about that!

[@petrotmyrcz308]

Another job well done Mike. I love the model 70, though I never actually owned on, I had the pleasure to shoot one years ago. A lot of fine specimens on that table. Glad you're feeling a little better, take care of yourself.

[@chdnorm]

In the past couple of years, I’ve bought four of the new production Model 70s. A super grade (280), an Alaskan (300WM), a classic sporter (25-06), and a FW (6.5CR). Each one has impressed me with its quality of materials and quality of manufacture. Not just the super grade, either. I really like the Alaskan model, being closest to the original pattern. I dare say, any of them will outperform the pre-64s on any given day.

[@scottscheuerman6170]

I like the new model 70 also but I beg to differ that they outperform the pre 64 model 70’s I have post models and pre 64 model and my 1955 model 70 is one of the most accurate one’s I have it will clover leave at 100 yards

[@chdnorm]

@@scottscheuerman6170 That just hasn’t been my experience. Several have passed they my hands over the years. But, I am down to two pre-64 model 70s. A late 50s FW in .257 Roberts, and an early 50s Super Grade in .270. With their preferred handloads, they’re both 2 MOA rifles. Which is as good or better than most that I have had. The current models have much better quality of materials and consistency of manufacture. The design has been tweaked to focus that into accuracy potential. I’d say current vs vintage, is 1 MOA to 2.

[@scottscheuerman6170]

@@chdnorm maybe I lucked out the one I got I just happened to walk into a pawnshop and the old guy that owned the rifle had died and his son-in-law was getting rid of his guns my pre 64 is in a 300H&H and I got some brass and hand loaded a couple different loads and it shot good with the 165 grain and when I got to the 180 grain hornadys it shot a tite cloverleaf I was amazed and happy

[@oldnumber5866]

I have the model 70 Classic in .270 Winchester that was manufactured in Columbia South Carolina in 2012. There is nothing I don’t love about this rifle, smooth bolt, beautiful wood, and just under 1 moa with factory ammo. I got it for what I consider a steal. Put a Leopold VX-3 scope with Talley rings on it. There is no way I’m ever parting with this.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello OldNumber5 - Your chose perfectly and will likely never look back - there simply isn't a better rifle.

[@gennerobootz6490]

Sako and Winchester are my 2 top favorite

[@87jstep]

Your channel is just top notch and a joy to watch and listen.

[@National757]

I like the model 70 so much I have 9 of them in my collection. My most recent acquisition's a new Model 70 Super Grade in Maple, wow! What a beauty! And an Extreme Hunter Strata MB. I need to find a Model 54 so I have some of the Model 70 lineage. I think the Model 70's currently manufactured by FN are probably some the finest Model 70's made! Thanks for sharing. Great video! Hope your back to 100% soon.

[@baitammo4652]

I agree! Really fine rifles from FN! I live in the US and hate to see manufacturing leave but I think they are a better rifle now.

[@National757]

@@baitammo4652 Yep, sad to see some of our classic firearms manufactured outside of the US. But, as long as they keep up the quality and tradition at least it is still being produced.

[@22vampyre]

FN has given folks what they wanted, we all wanted a CRF rifle as standard since 1964, and we were largely ignored until FN took over. I would take a new model 70 Super Grade over any new rifle made today.

[@jiveturkey9993]

I've seen those new model 70s super grade in Maple here on KZbin. Man are they beauties. I don't know how much they cost? But whatever it is they're worth it. You know if your kids fight over them after you're gone then you know they were good investment.

[@robertfischer380]

Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@daneboro6847]

Mike keeping you in me prayers for recovery God's speed 🙏

[@jonhill4580]

ive had 4 m-70s all shot great still own 3 for me the safety is the best out there maybe a little stiff on new rifles but easily fixed. thanks for your content. good health to you

[@nohandle257]

Great video. Never seen the Husqevarna before. Only stock I've seen that looks nicer than my 3 young Model 70s. You are certainly right about the amazing value of the new FN Model 70s. I have mine for only about a year. I'm a wood stock guy and in my research, given my budget, I think I got very good deals. They are all accurate as well. I sold several guns to obtain the money for the 70s and I've gone to the smaller faster bullet cadre.

[@CandidZulu]

Model 70 is the most well designed working rifle I know of. My most favorite part is the trigger, even though I have often heard people complain its not crisp. I have tuned them to be very nice though. Although they are not match triggers for off hand precision shooting, they are still very shootable for hunting use. And they are reliable in the cold. If I'd need to bring one gun to a cold region for allround use on big and medium game it would be a .338-06 model Win 70 pre 64 style action.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Excellent post.

[@matthewdeepblue]

Glad you are doing better

[@kdm6287]

Great video, like every machine, every gun has things that we admire and dislike. Good to see you again. Keep up the good work.

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Cool video thanks.

[@johnstewart9745]

Great video thanks 🇬🇧

[@canadianguy1955]

Glad to see a video on my favorite rifle. The model 70 is imo the best quality to price point available. Used or new they are fantastic rifles.

[@sahmadi1000]

Great as always. THANKS

[@jiveturkey9993]

I guess I ain't checked in on this channel in a while. Cuz I had no clue you were sick. Glad you're getting better👍👍

[@robertodebeers2551]

I have my father's Model 70 in .30-06 that was made in about 1950. No comparison between the excellent quality of Dad's rifle and the cheapened down Model 70 I bought in 1974 when I came home from the military.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Roberto - Remarkable isn't it?! Not that the 74 is a bad rifle - it's just a totally different rifle.

[@robertodebeers2551]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns True. I guess after hunting with my Dad, and seeing that rifle in his hands and on his shoulder, I just like the feel of the old Model 70 a lot better. It killed elk, that's for sure.

[@Magoo1039]

Hi Mike. I’ve been watching your videos for a year or two and just wanted to say how much I enjoy them. I have a rather eclectic collection of rifles which, if we were personal friends, I’m sure we could talk about for hours! Anyways, I recently purchased a 1938 Prewar Model 70, which might be the only PreWar M70 in my country. The vendor did not realise it was quite so old. It’s in H & H 300, in very good nick and boy am I enjoying shooting it! I think there are better rifles than the Model 70- the Mauser 66 for one - but I always enjoy tinkering with and shooting my Winchesters!

[@scotteger6271]

I’ve owned just about every affordable (read plastic) rifle and as I age into my 40’s there has been a revelation in that I truly appreciate the more classic rifles and have started buying Model 70’s. I have an Extreme Weather SS currently with a Featherweight on the way. I have been looking at some of the 270 WSM offerings and they are incredibly inexpensive, I guess due to the lack of demand for the cartridge. I plan to buy one and with the money saved on the actual rifle I’m going to buy good brass and components to reload for that cartridge. I appreciate what you do Mike and hope you feel 100% again soon, take care!

[@Melcop1886]

Great video, you really know your stuff, I learned a lot, thanks for sharing!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks for being here Outdoor Life 1886

[@wmsollenberger8706]

Very nice presentation! Thank you!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks for watching

[@sammartinez8084]

Your show is the best 👍👍👍 my friend 👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Sam!

[@jagzilla1398]

Good gun history lesson again...

[@rhodes1591]

ye, godspeed and a swift recovery brother

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Ice Chussel - I'm much better.

[@josephstabile9154]

The major 54-70 differences: 54, being a design based on millions of soldiers' recent WWI experience with Springfield '03 & Mauser '98, used a 2-stage, military style trigger, a 180° fold over vertical safety, and a blind magazine with a stamped guard/floorplate (a cost saving move). Even though lower price than subsequent M70, M54s were slow sellers, coming out as they did on the eve of the depression. Indeed, Winchester went into receivership during this period. To stay competitive, Winchester changed trigger to a readily adjustable single stage; changed bolt handle & safety to a more-amenable-to-scope style (scopes just starting to come into popularity); a separate bolt release; machined, hinged floorplate & triggerguard; updated stock design in light of current hunter/shooter desires; a boatload of styles & custom options. And with that, Winchester was "off to the races"..."the rifleman's rifle"!

[@texaspapa9445]

Love the info

[@baitammo4652]

I hope you fully recover very soon!! 204 is a very accurate cartridge, even makes me look good at times. Ha! I also agree that the new Winchester 70 is a steal, especially compared to any other maker's rifle. No plastic!!

[@nohandle257]

The Super Grade 'ebony' fore end is indeed plastic. I was disappointed but .....

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

@@nohandle257 On the pre-64 Model 70 Super Grades the forearm tip is a proprietary Winchester Bakelite. The current Model 70 Super Grades are advertised with an ebony forearm tip, and from the ones I have seen in the stores they look like ebony to me.

[@nohandle257]

@@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888 All I know is my Super Grade FN Winchester Model 70 in French Walnut .... has a plastic fore end tip. My two Featherweights of course have no tip. All bought new in the box.

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

@@nohandle257 I know that all pre-64 Super Grades came with a Bakelite forearm tip, but apparently they are still doing that. Anyways, they certainly did a nice enough job on the current ones to fool me.

[@redsky8509]

please take some time and heal up, your videos are so great to watch.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

I have acquired a 1956 Winchester model 70 that has the original barrel that states it was chambered in 300H&H however sometime in its ownership it has undergone a rechambering job and it is now a 300 Winchester Magnum. Only thing I can think of is that the 300H&H must have been hard to find or too expensive at the time.

[@kareldebures7006]

I had one until someone decided that I should not have it and other things, the 300 H&H was the tightest shooting rifle that I ever had...

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

@@kareldebures7006 it’s just a crying shame that their are still thieves among us in the span of thousands of years and it is not getting any better. No punishment now days. I am sorry for your loss as I have had firearms stolen .

[@kareldebures7006]

It does make one very unhappy when your house gets wrecked in the process

[@erroneous6947]

Been looking for something older in .243 win. Maybe a Winchester or Remington. Quality guns, beautiful too. The fit and finish of newer firearms don’t impress me. Last gun I picked up was a ruger .44 magnum semi auto carbine. Made in the late 60’s or early 70’s. Fantastic gun. Thanks for talking about that shotgun It caught my eye.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

A Winchester XTR in .243 is a very fine rifle IMHO

[@MrPh30]

Exellent about the M70s. Husqvarna or Carl Gustaf has not made factory guns since the 70s, custom shop were open for a number of years after as i understood.

[@dominicfarrello3860]

great info i have a few remington model 798 control feed in 300 win mag and 458 win mag if you have 1 to review would be great they were so underrated when they came out.

[@flintrichards945]

Good information thanks looking for a good model 54 saw a nice one but it was .270 .

[@HPS47Nicky]

I really do enjoy these videos about these classic firearms, just good history. I'd really enjoy seeing a video on that Russian shotgun, I've seen some videos on tactical variations but none in english so its hard to really get a solid understanding of the technology.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Please take care of yourself Mike. Thank you for the video. Looking forward to the .204 Ruger video.

[@birddog0077]

Woohoo..Woo-hoo...a fresh USOG video. Recently saw a 1955 model 70 new with box on Gunbroker...went for $2800. A beauty

[@ethanabrams6250]

I guess mine was a good buy for $800.00 was a good buy then. Same year and 30-06 and some minor scratches. It even had the factory Lyman sights on it. I am giving it as a gift to a friend who love pre64. I collect pre64,Sako’s and Huskvarna’s

[@jorgechalub8930]

Muy bueno tu vídeo saludos desde Argentina

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Muchas gracias. Todo lo mejor para ti en Argentina!

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

The iconic Super Grade got its start as the Model 54 Super Grade. The 54 was a good rifle, but it didn't do well in the sales department in large part due to the Great Depression. The other main issue it had was that it didn't take to the new fangled telescopic sights all that well. The safety and bolt handle got in the way of mounting the scope low. Also, the trigger was more of a military trigger and on the heavy side, and the bottom steel stamping just didn't have the fine lines that people expected of a rifle at the price Winchester was asking for it. So Winchester decided to evolve and refine the Model 54 into what would become the bolt action rifle of the century in the pre-64 Model 70. It came with a better trigger, better looking bottom metal, a better safety and bolt that allowed for the proper mounting to telescopic sights. The bolt design itself between the Model 54 and Model 70 do have difference, but at the end of the 54 production Winchester was, to the best of my knowledge, altering the Model 70 bolt to fit the last few Model 54's that were coming off the line. So the 54 and 70 had more in common during that changeover than when Winchester went from the pre-64 to the post-64 push feed Model 70. The Model 54 represents a great value in that collectors still haven't exactly gone nuts with them as they have with the Model 70. The post-64 push feed also represents great value because collectors tend to ignore them, and so many people go ick with them because of popular perceptions. The Model 70 Classic that came out in the 1990's are collector sleepers because they are the closest to the pre-64 Model 70 that one can get that isn't a pre-64 Model 70, and they as an extra benefit have the New Haven production stamping. After 2006 production shifted to South Carolina so those only say Made in the USA and then assembly shifted to Portugal. For myself my favorite caliber in a pre-64 Model 70 is the 375 H&H. That is because it combines for me the sights, smells, and sounds of the wind blowing in the trees when hunting in the Rocky Mountains along with the mystique, danger, and the drumbeats that comes with Africa. Anyway, hopefully whatever was or is ailing you is either gone or will go away soon.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Trapdoor - beautifully written - you likely write for magazines - or could. All the best to you.

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for such kind words, but most of what I know about the Model 54 comes from Roger Rule and what he wrote about it in his book on the Model 70 called The Rifleman's Rifle. I also had the fortune of seeing a Model 54 in one of my favorite gun shops. One of the neat details, and something that makes it difficult for collectors of the 54, is that Winchester would often use Model 70 parts to repair them in the 40's and 50's. So a 54 with Model 70 parts isn't necessarily being faked and could be considered factory correct. The Super Grade itself was a late addition to the 54 line, and no one knew how iconic that style was going to become. The Schnabel stock that was standard on the 54 lives on in a sense in the current Model 70 Featherweight. The 54 didn't have a long production life in the history of firearms, but it had one heck of an impact.

[@kareldebures7006]

This is where you are spot on!

[@FISHUNTREECOUNTRY]

Love Kimber 8400

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Wonderful winchesters and the Mauser. It's awful being an lefty but at least I've been able to aquire one left hand model 70 338win. At least I've got one and I'm a fan of the Mauser and model 70 system. My other faux mausers are lefty Ruger Hawkeyes. Even those are difficult to find these days.

[@uncleremus5046]

1st time I disagree with ya Mike. Any government intrusion into our daily lives their intentions are always nefarious with the goal of extracting freedoms & making money! With that said love your channel & great history on the 70. Guys hold onto your Winchesters with them now being assembled in Portugal the USA’s are rapidly increasing in value.

[@matthewdeepblue]

That can be true within plutocracy, a society run by the wealthy. Society doesn't have to be that way though. Therefore government doesn't have to be that way. Democratize government, democratize economics. If nobody is allowed to have enough to manipulate the system than the system cannot be manipulated through plutocracy. Somehow Americans have been brainwashed into thinking that government regulation has to be strictly government regulation of their day-to-day life, brainwashed by the plutocrats who fear regulation has it interferes with their continual rapid theft. Democracy without socialism is plutocracy. Socialism without democracy is autocracy. Democratization, both government and economics is the only solution.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Uncle Remus, Thor and I've GoneAway - all opinions always happily welcomed here. We'll see what is cooked up next; how things have gone so far off track - I don't know. I appreciate your words. Cheers.

[@matthewdeepblue]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I'm actually really glad to hear you've been doing better, I've been worried about you. Please keep getting better. You've got one 30 year old American socialist, who actually disagrees with you about some guns (politics or sometimes taste of guns), but really likes you and wants you getting healthier and feeling better. Take care

[@WhatIfBrigade]

I dunno, roads, electricity and sewers for plumbing all seem nice. K-12 schools. Water treatment plants. National Parks. Satellites. Civilian Marksmanship Program surplus. Etc.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

@@WhatIfBrigade as much as I agree with what your saying. I have to disagree because all the things you mentioned are going to pot very quickly. I could easily point out my point of view but I think I’m going to imitate Mikes demeanor. And agree to disagree politely

[@TommygunNG]

Winchester Model 70: The first rifle I ever bought. In .223 Remington, but I sent Malaysian surplus 5.56mm through it no problem. Traded it for a Browning BLR. Wish I'd declined.

[@jiveturkey9993]

I'm not going to comment on your commentary Mike because I don't want your channel to turn into a big S storm. But the little bit of it that you said I really enjoyed listening to.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Jive Turkey - 🙏 it is never too late for government to be good. I appreciate your understanding and wish you well my friend.

[@jimf1964]

You mentioned interesting Swedish shotguns. Well I got an interesting Swedish OU it was made in Italy! 🙂. A real beauty. I just got an old Spanish SxS in 20gauge with double triggers, colour case hardening. I’ve been looking for one for quite a while, but they’re so hard to find in 20. This is so great. Shoulders and shoot like a dream, real quality piece. No idea how old it is yet, but definitely older than the 70’s, judging from the hard as a rock orange pad. I learned from you that because it doesn’t have that weld where the chamber meets the barrel, that it was made by people with confidence. I’ve had it to the range, and next step is to go small game hunting in a couple weeks. CANT WAIT! As for the video, I’ve heard much of the model 70. It since I always hear it’s basically an American copy of a Mauser, I’ll stick with my Mausers for now. Unless I want a more modern calibre anyway.

[@mdirtydogg]

Are you talking about the Finn Classic/Valmet made by Marocchi?

[@jimf1964]

@@mdirtydogg Which gun are you talking about? And how would I know? The SxS only has proof marks, and neither has a makers label written on it….although I haven’t looked that closely yet. I just got it, and took it to the range, and that’s it so far.

[@mdirtydogg]

@@jimf1964 my apologies for not being clear. I was referring to the OU. May I know about the Swedish OU you mentioned? Thank you.

[@jimf1964]

@@mdirtydogg no worries. So all I can make out on the barrel is "Huskavarna 1400. Made in Italy". Lovely engraving on it with a different picture on either side, and tons of decoration. Even a little on the trigger guard. Not the most elegant wood on the stock, but the fore grip is pretty nice actually, nicely made wood over all. Has ejectors, and single trigger with selector on the safety, and fixed chokes. Does that tell you anything? It would be nice to know it’s worth something, especially after how little I paid, but even if it isn’t worth a dime, I love it.

[@mdirtydogg]

@@jimf1964 , thank you for the details. I will look it up. I forgot that Husqvarna sold some OUs under its name. Cheers.

[@timvest8141]

Nice video. Love the model 70. I was looking through your videos trying to find something on the 6.5 Carcano. I recently came into possession of one and know nothing about it. All I have is the rifle with no ammo and no clips, if that is what you call them. I would love to see a video if you have one.

[@mikek8089]

Tim, look up a guy on KZbin by the handle "The Koba 49".

[@erroneous6947]

Forgotten weapons has info On that weapon.

[@deniscleaver7544]

A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves! Keep up the fabulous job you are doing bringing the most accurate info on various firearms. I look forward for your videos.

[@jonwoolhiser9427]

Get Well Soon!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Jon!

[@jory106]

I really enjoy your videos. SUGGESTION: You should invest in a better microphone. It would make for a better learning experience. Great job keep it up. 💯

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Joshua - Great advice - I guess this is a pre DJI video. My son is in cinematography etc... and he recommended the DJI - which is excellent.

[@despereaux9452]

You mention the Python. Rifles are wonderful and yet I've seen a few pistols laying there on the table. Since you venture out into government, will you say something about revolvers or even semi-auto pistols? Not quite so far afield. If I've missed a video, please tell me. Your opinions are important to me. Here in the Ozarks, these hills, handguns have less chance of annoying, wounding or worse the neighbors so I veered that direction. Plus the ease of reloading. Get well.

[@antidulvian666]

We have talked before about my Mauser 98 (German made, Herters rebuilt, .270 Win) I would like a modern made version that is quality, affordable and available. What would you recommend?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello - if you can find a Zastava or Interarms Mark X - these are affordable and excellent. Also, any Husqvarna Mauser is superb.

[@timouellette5865]

The model 54 looks to have a stock with a comb reminiscent of an Alvin Linden style stock.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Tim - Wow - A.L. - amazing - that's right.

[@robertdancho9671]

Good good and good.

[@franks.2544]

The road to Hell is paved with 'good intentions'.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Yes Frank - how those intentions have led us to folly for centuries.

[@rodsvintagesxschannel.3095]

I own a new haven made model 70 from mid 80s a great rifle ( 300 win mag XTR ) However i have a model 70 in 308, and safety is not functioning.. Was told by a gunsmith the bolt needs to be re timed???

[@WillyK51]

After the production of the 1917 Enfield for the Gov, by Rem, Win, Eddystone and the all factories had the tooling to produce them for civilian market, Rem made the Mod 30, Win 51-54, and don't know if Eddystone did

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

Eddystone was a subsidiary of Baldwin Locomotive Works, and they were subcontracted by Remington to handle part of its contract on the Pattern 1914 Enfield. When the 1917 American Enfield came into being Eddystone was contracted to make those too. After the war Eddystone was converted into locomotive shops for Baldwin.

[@ryanstines9748]

Excellent video! I recently purchased a newly manufactured Model 70 Super Grade in 300 WM. Unfortunately the crown wasn’t cut correctly, there was zero precent lug contact on one of the lugs, and the barrel was not centered despite the bedding job. Clearly major machining and inspection issues. I also read online of someone with similar issues. Clearly this is anecdotal evidence, but I have zero idea how his or mine would pass the most crude form of inspection. I agree they would be the best bargain, but only if they are functional. I intended to use it, rather than just collect it. Again, great job with the video.

[@flintymcduff5417]

Between my nephew and myself we have 10 new manufactered Model 70's. All are flawless.

[@ryanstines9748]

@@flintymcduff5417 That’s good to hear. What year was the most recent one you purchased? As I said, it’s anecdotal evidence and not necessarily representative of all brand new Model 70’s . I love the design and I’m certain some are made to tight tolerances (when CNC cutters are new etc.), but they can also certainly use a better inspection process. Zero contact with one of the lugs is absolutely absurd. Again, I love Winchesters and we need companies like Winchester and Remington (Rem Arms) to survive. But, at the bare minimum, it’s not even debatable that their inspection process need to change.

[@beaubjarnason4759]

You had me at the elements of a good government. I’m Canadian so we have not seen that up here for quite sometime. Great rifle video as well. #TrudeauMustGo

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Beau Bjarnason - I appreciate your kind words and truly hope there is a return to good and honest government - this is what millions died for through World Wars and much else. Sorry if I veered off of guns too much. All the best to you.

[@gennerobootz6490]

The Sako finnbear is my favorite rifle then the m70 Alaskan

[@magnusjohansson6517]

Thanks for another great video. If you care about pronouncing "Husqvarna" in swedish, its more like Huuuskvarna using the u in use or utility, wihout the j sound in the beginning. It`s hard to explain vocal nuances between languages. Thanks, Magnus

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Magnus - I'll do my best.

[@eugenestevens3506]

Why is it nobody talks about the Winchester model 770 in 270 caliber. I have one and love it.

[@eugenestevens3506]

I'd like to know more about it but can't much information on it.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Eugene - Fine rifle. I guess most people include the 770 with the Model 70 as the 770 is a simplified Model 70. I owned a few over the years. It's basically a top feed Model 70. Great buy on the used market. Thanks for the note.

[@nestorpetriw3340]

Confiscating personal property purchased legally with after-tax dollars is a terrible way to govern. (“The road to Hell is paved with good intentions”). The Model 54 is an interesting rifle. Mine is chambered in 338-06 in a full-length stock. Sweet rifle for a walk in the woods.

[@prestonmonaghan499]

I noticed Canada banned handguns.

[@gragrn]

I had a mate that bought a .204 Ruger and he said when he shot kangaroo's they dropped like they were struck by lightning!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Graeme - The more I use the .204 - the more I like it - the only round that seems to "dissolve" vermin - amazing!

[@tommcqueen3145]

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[@brianrobinson1975]

the current model 70 is wonderfully accurate but for me it doesnt balance very well as compared to the pre 64 's i own

[@barrymantei7795]

I have a newer model 70 featherweight in 300 WSM a free floated barrel and a better trigger Than the pre 64.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Yes Barry ....you did well. Merry Christmas!

[@robertfischer380]

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

[@CandidZulu]

RMB 93 video for anyone interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3SrdpWIl5ebjMk

[@WesternReloader]

No USOG the intentions are not good.

[@charlesmckinley29]

There is no logic to most of government.

[@aaronmelvin461]

The “intentions” are hardly ever good. And when it comes to guns, gold teeth, etc., it’s about control and domination. As you know, there is a difference between being governed and being ruled. One allows “the pursuit of happiness” and the other does not, respectively. One allows dreams to become a reality, the latter is a dream killer that is literally a nightmare come to life. The common denominators are opposed as well- good versus evil, truth versus lies, law/order versus chaos/misery. Ultimately, life versus death. So keep praying.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I hope you speak to many people. I'm with you.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

The Central Banking System and its consequences have proven absolutely disastrous for mankind and anyone that values a modicum of freedom

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Whitey - I'm going to read more about that. Many things and systems seem to have derailed. All can be good again though - just a matter of doing it. IMHO

[@whiteyfisk9769]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns A History of Central Banking and the Enslavement of Mankind by Stephen Goodson is a very good and enlightening read, its a heavy read though and goes quite in depth...which is both good and bd. Dig the channel, love the understated and just normal approach. Youre not calling us bro and wearing the latest prisitine Kuiu gear or whatever theyre currently shilling. Keep it up

[@pauldeahl3980]

The US is a Republic, not Democratic, government.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Paul - Good point - That's my schooling terminology - back then we were taught that democracy is the overriding principle and the many forms of democracy serve in different countries. Several people wrote me that the US is not a democracy - it is a republic. It seems the US is both - which is what we were taught. I guess it depends on the scale of what one is talking about but it would alarm many if they were told the US is not a democracy. Anyway...it's all just words - here is a link - there are many more act.represent.us/sign/democracy-republic

[@pauldeahl3980]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns - thanks for your reply and keep up the great videos. I thoroughly enjoy them!

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you for your videos!! You get well ❤️‍🩹!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Jensen - your words help a lot!