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win.300 mag boss or pre 64?

MyjackMyjack Member Posts: 86 ✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
another buddy's wife wants to get him a rifle - the choices are pre 64 Winchester Mod 70 300 Mag or a brandy new mod with the Boss system. I would like the imput of the pro's to help in her decision.Thanks fer your time guys!
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  • DaRoostaDaRoosta Member Posts: 270 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The BOSS system is currently only available on factory rifles from Browning (since 1999 I believe). However, some NIB Win Model 70's with the BOSS are still available if you know where to look.I'm assuming your buddy is going to use this rifle for a hunting rifle. The nice thing about the BOSS is you can dial it in for your particular load. The downside is it's really loud. The Model 70 is a great rifle. If it were me, I would probably choose brand new w/ BOSS over the pre-64 Win Model 70. Both are well-built rifles. It's just a personal preference. There are some other good choices out there, too.
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  • snickerssnickers Member Posts: 359 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would have him buy the new rifle with the Boss system, then give me the number of the guy with the Pre 64 for sale.
    MONEY TALKS mine says good-bye
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My hunting partner has the a-bolt with the boss in 300. I have seen head shots on whitetail at 325+ yds more times than I care to remember. The recoil is cut, and the gun is accurate. No contest, a-bolt BOSS hands down. Build a custom on the pre 64 action.
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  • spclarkspclark Member Posts: 408 ✭
    edited November -1
    Browning / Winchester sells ($18.50 + shipping) their B.O.S.S device without the muzzlebrake option, but you have to call & specify whichcaliber & finish. 1.800.945.5237.My 300WinMag (W/ported BOSS) causes comments & dirty looks at the range so I inquired & am awaiting delivery of a non-ported unit.
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    If it were me I would go with the Pre 64. I like the classics.
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  • Daddy2B8162Daddy2B8162 Member Posts: 70 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the Browny A-Bolt in 300 mag, NO boss, the recoil is not bad. I reload, and have no problems with 1/2 groups at 100yds. But I like the classics also, I would get both!!!! But if I really had to pick just one, I would go with the Browny
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  • cleve00cleve00 Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If it were me I would want the pre-64, no ifs ands or buts.
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  • SageSage Member Posts: 367 ✭
    edited November -1
    IMHO there is no choice here. Its the same difference as driving a pre 64 Rolls Royce or driving a new Ford. You never regret buying quality. Go with the pre 64!
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