I have always believed the press about the superiority of the Remington M700 when it comes to accuracy. As a result, I have owned a lot of them.
A few years ago I got a deal on a Winchester M70 Coyote in .308 but never shot it. This year I decided I would use it as my deer gun.
Today I went out to shoot it for the first time. To break in the barrel, I had some Norma match ammo. After the break in shots, it was making a few 1/2 MOA groups....nothing over 1 MOA.
I then started testing my reloads using the Sierra 165 Gameking bullet. I shot six loads and they were very good. Two loads were 1/2 MOA. I am impressed.
It is a fine rifle. I do not know if my M70 is a fluke, but I wish I had tried the Winchesters earlier in my life when I could shoot better.
I am set for deer season. It is the most accurate hunting rifle I have ever owned. I am a lucky man.
Next year I will give a it go with cast bullets
Don Verna