Dude desert dog, i just love you man.

Back year's ago i bought a beautiful colt python 357. What a sweet gun..iv bought it over 40 year's ago..i still have the original box and the gun...iv also got the original s&w 44 mag with the recess chamber..made in 74..these two guns are so sweet...however the colt 357 i can still hit at 100 yards with this gun..and yes i shoot a bunch

Thanks for the great content, super informative and helpful! Any recommendations on lapping compound? I've heard Aluminum Oxide is the way to go, but having serious trouble finding any. Would love to hear your opinion on best types/brands of lapping compound. Thanks again, and cheers!

I had one of those Winchesters in .30-06. Beautiful rifle. The issue was it had craptastic accuracy. I tried everything and finally gave up and offloaded it. I love Winchester Model 70s, BTW. Thanks for the video.

My 35 whelen is a 300 yard cartridge imo . It will easily handle elk out to 500 but I won’t shoot past around 300.

I’m not sure about clearing up confusion but I enjoyed the video.

Do I still need to polish the scope rings after internal cylindrical grinding?

I had 3: all to grand sons, all made in 1955: .308 win featherlight, 30:06 standard, .300 H and H.

Reloading yourself helps keep that level of performance

That was wonderful. Thanks!

Perfect, thanks.

I notice that on the Model 70 416 rem mag you have in this video, you have horizontal rings vs the model 70 416 rem mag you have in your 416 rem mag video of several years ago, where they are vertical rings. Is there a functional reason you changed from vertical to horizontal rings on this DG rifle? Are your horizontal rings quick release and may I ask what brand you are using for these horizontal rings? Thank you for all you do for us.

"Never hunt with a cartridge younger than yourself". 🤣

I have a New Haven classic super express in .375 H&H. Absolutely love it

Doesn’t it seem like everything built off of the 30-06 case and a 308 case is better than the original? And it’s always the 284 caliber that’s better than all of them.😂😂😂😂

I gotta plan a "business " trip there...

Loved the video!! Heading to Africa 6/10/24!!

I’m watching your video two years old and most of all I just want to thank you for taking your time and providing your knowledge with us. Thank you,I don’t think you realize how much you are helping all of us and I just want to thank you for providing your information, I Suspect, this is your passion and thank you for blessing us all for it

I’m sorry for not emailing you. This is Scott from Wisconsin what is the difference between the Alaskan and the Safari in the model 70

There are a few really informative, interesting, and entertaining hunting/shooting content creators on the Tube now, and You Sir are one of them.

The Marlin Model 60 was my 1st gun also. When I was 12 or so. This was about 2001-2002

Is the newer 1.4116 steel as good as the old pumaster steel? I mean is it worth the premium for an old one ? thanks

These types of videos are my favorite. Since I'm a Ruger fan, I would love to see a similar video about the different model 77 RSM rifles and the current Hawkeye African models.

Mine will never see dangerous game in Africa, however it works extremely well on hogs in south Texas.

Living in Wyoming...I can confirm that Utahrds are in fact the worst human beings ever.

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Really great video on the M70 Safari Express. So much info and accurate info at that. Great Job! My favourite hunting rifle action and it been to Africa and performed flawlessly!

I would love to own a Winchester Model 70. I just wished that LH versions were available - at least in current production models. Great video, Desert Dog - thanks! P.S. I love that $100 bill free float on the barrel! 😂

Excellent as usual. Kind regards New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

I wish I count the number of late production Model 70 Safari Express rifles I’ve had in my shop for custom stocks and Blackburn bottom metal. I’ve probably customized 200 or 300 over the years. Some of the .458 Winchester I’ve rechambered for .458 Lott. Bastogne Walnut with ebony tip and cap is my recommended choice for these hard recoiling calibers. Some I have engraved fully or partially. 3 leaf express sight are also commonly ask for and custom load work up. The most common request, by far, is welding on a longer bolt handle which I make in my shop. I always full length bed the action and chamber all the way to the secondary recoil lug on the barrel. Another great video @DD.

Model 70’s are the only bolt rifles I hunt with. My three are all Portugal made, one in 264 WM, one in 300 WM, and one I had built in 280 Ackley Improved with a Bartlien barrel. The last one I’ll get is a Safari Express in .375 H&H. I love the controlled feed and the 3 position safety. Best safety system ever built. I also have a custom Mauser built on an ‘09 Argentine Mauser action in .270 Win. It was the CRF action and safety on the Mauser that led me to Winchester.

Just tried JB weld for the first time to glue in some metal shims in my H&R fore end to float it. Luckily sprayed some Frankfurt arsenal graphite mold release spray on the bolt and sleeve. It still stuck but easily broke free. The graphite spray wasn’t easy to remove from the metal after wards either. I’m tired of buying Acraglass and having a short shelf life and brake down after 6 months. I bed one rifle and the 95% what’s left never gets used and is worthless because it won’t set because it sat to long.

If only they would release the 70 in 300 H&H….. I would be complete. ❤

Do the Alaskan next

I finally sourced a SE in 375 H&H 2 or 3 years ago. Have not scoped it or shot it seriously yet, mainly just trying 2-3 ptarmigan loads in it. Roundball and 38-55 lead slugs. What are your thoughts re Leupold QD mounts on a rifle of this type? Thanks, Dog!

🐶 Desert Dog, I Am Going To Be Rebarreling My Pre-64 Model 70 30-06 and Would Like To Know What Barrel Recomendations You Have For It?

Great presentation as always Desert Dog! Always something new to learn from your videos.

Great video

Excellent video and truly appreciate your efforts. I would like to imagine it's hard to get one these new. I've had the Win.Mod. 70 Alaskan on order for 2.5 years now....ugh

Nice video. Spot on about availability. I ordered one in 416 Rem Mag about a year ago. My dealer said at the time that it could be up to two years in getting filled. I’m hoping they do another run soon.

I always carry a couple of C-notes, to make sure my barrel is free floated. Then I use Krugerrands to check the weight of my trigger pull.

I bought a Safari Express in .375 H&H back in 2021, after watching too many Desert Dog Outdoors videos, no regrets!!!!

Agreed all above. I often carry an S&W M28 Highway Patrolman, 4 inch bbl. It is my most accurate handgun. I carry handloads of, Remington 125 SJSP at 1370 fps. What it can do to 10% ballistic jell is off the chart.

I'd love to own one, but I am also a big fan of ruger's rifles, particularly their dangerous game guns. Perhaps all of the above lol

We’ve had our Model 70 safaris on order since Covid and they have yet to be made/shipped.

Great video, DD.

Weren't there a problem with headspacing??

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, even though I have no need at this time, or probably ever, of any rifle chambered in anything other than my Browning in .30-06. Your videos are exceptionally well done and the pacing makes the time fly by, unlike some YT videos whereby 10 minutes seem to drag on interminably. Thanks for your efforts, they are appreciated.

The only critique I can give this rifle, is that I wish it has a slightly longer length of pull.

Thank you for putting this review together. Very timely for me as I am looking for a new scope to replace an old scope that is having some tracking difficulties. I live in hope that a scope manufacturer sees you review and make a that dream hunting scope you suggested at the end of your review. 👍