Winchester

[alfred 1staircav4div]

What the heck is wrong with Winchester, how come they haven't tried to make rifles to compete with Ruger, Remington, etc. Doesn't seem like the stores sell much or at least advertise their products.

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[Jimmy's]

What the heck is wrong with Winchester, how come they haven't tried to make rifles to compete with Ruger, Remington, etc. Doesn't seem like the stores sell much or at least advertise their products.

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They have a great support already, what type of rifles are you thinking about
Tactical, Long range, AR's? maybe they just choose not to go there. Lot's of rifle makers stick to standard type rifles.

[P5Ret]

If your talking bolt guns, it wasn't too long ago that the bolt gun you had was either a Winchester model 70 or a Remington 700. Both of them are still in production today, the quality isn't what it was but they both still sell well.

[lastinline]

If you want a quality "Winchester" lever-action, look at Miroku of Japan. As a collector of old Winchesters, I will say that they beat anything that ever came out of New Haven.

[alfred 1staircav4div]

I have a M70, 7mm mag, & I would like to start long range shooting. I really like this rifle but trying to find alot of after market parts is frustrating, I have a a Cheotei, (spelling not sure) because I just didn't like the McMillans, but all n all I'll work with it for now & may get a Ruger 338 later. I was just wondering why Winchester would not compete in such a lucrative market. It would make it easier on us that love Winchester. Thanks all.

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[Jimmy's]

I have a M70, 7mm mag, & I would like to start long range shooting. I really like this rifle but trying to find alot of after market parts is frustrating, I have a a Cheotei, (spelling not sure) because I just didn't like the McMillans, but all n all I'll work with it for now & may get a Ruger 338 later. I was just wondering why Winchester would not compete in such a lucrative market. It would make it easier on us that love Winchester. Thanks all.

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You do not need to add tactical crap to shoot long distance. Get a B&C or H&S composite stock or any of the laminated stocks add a heavy barrel ,Timney trigger and your done.

[alfred 1staircav4div]

Thanks for the help

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[TMB 1]

If you want a quality "Winchester" lever-action, look at Miroku of Japan. As a collector of old Winchesters, I will say that they beat anything that ever came out of New Haven.

MAGA

[Milsurp Collector]

What the heck is wrong with Winchester, how come they haven't tried to make rifles to compete with Ruger, Remington, etc. Doesn't seem like the stores sell much or at least advertise their products.

There really isn't a "Winchester Repeating Arms" company making firearms anymore. The New Haven, CT Winchester factory where all the classic Winchester arms had been manufactured since 1866 was closed in 2006.

"Winchester" firearms are now made under license by companies in Japan, Portugal, Turkey, and Belgium.

http://www.winchesterguns.com/support/faq/where-are-winchester-firearms-manufactured.html

[Quiet]

What the heck is wrong with Winchester, how come they haven't tried to make rifles to compete with Ruger, Remington, etc. Doesn't seem like the stores sell much or at least advertise their products.

AFAIK...

Winchester is owned by the Olin Corporation.

In 1980, the Olin Corporation sold off all of the Winchester's firearm manufacturing assets/tooling/machinery to the US Repeating Arms Company, which was licensed to manufacture all Winchester firearm designs.

In 1989, Winchester firearm manufacturing rights were sold to FNH/Browning Arms Company.

In 2006, the US Repeating Arms Company went out-of-business and FNH/Browning was licensed to continue manufacturing all Winchester firearm designs.

[alfred 1staircav4div]

Wow, didn't know this thanks

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[bergmen]

AFAIK...

Winchester is owned by the Olin Corporation.

In 1980, the Olin Corporation sold off all of the Winchester's firearm manufacturing assets/tooling/machinery to the US Repeating Arms Company, which was licensed to manufacture all Winchester firearm designs.

In 1989, Winchester firearm manufacturing rights were sold to FNH/Browning Arms Company.

In 2006, the US Repeating Arms Company went out-of-business and FNH/Browning was licensed to continue manufacturing all Winchester firearm designs.

Not according to the website in post #9 above: "Today we operate under the name (as we did years ago) Winchester Repeating Arms Company".

Dan

[Quiet]

Not according to the website in post #9 above: "Today we operate under the name (as we did years ago) Winchester Repeating Arms Company".

Dan

Winchester Repeating Arms Company was the original name of the company that was established in 1866.

In 1935, the Olin Corporation acquired the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and merged it with the Western Cartridge Company. The merger changed the name of the company to the Winchester-Western Company.

The US Repeating Arms Company was the name of the company, that operate from 1980-2006, that manufactured Winchester firearms.

In 2006, when FNH/Browning acquired all the rights to manufacturing Winchester firearms, they brought back the use of the name Winchester Repeating Arms Company.

[bergmen]

Winchester Repeating Arms Company was the original name of the company that was established in 1866.

In 1935, the Olin Corporation acquired the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and merged it with the Western Cartridge Company. The merger changed the name of the company to the Winchester-Western Company.

The US Repeating Arms Company was the name of the company, that operate from 1980-2006, that manufactured Winchester firearms.

In 2006, when FNH/Browning acquired all the rights to manufacturing Winchester firearms, they brought back the use of the name Winchester Repeating Arms Company.

10-4, got it. It's so confusing these days. The bottom line is they seem to be highly concerned about quality of the firearms and from what I gather, they are very successful at it (although many of there legacy firearms are very pricey, the quality is second to none, especially concerming Miroku manufactured rifles).

Dan

[MrTokarev]

Much of what has been posted already is correct but I think it should be mentioned that model 70 rifles have been manufactured in South Carolina since 2008. By fn herstel but still in America.

I don't own one mine is an old new haven push feed) but I have heard that the fit and finish is even better than any new haven built model 70.

And all current production are pre 64 style controlled feed.