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Well bad news, the replacement sight on the rifle does not fit tight enough in the dovetail. Everytime I fire a shot the sight moves a little. I thought I would eventually replace the sight with an original but now it is a priority. Can anyone tell me where I can find an original one? Thanks, JB
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I am pretty sure that Winchesters Model 70's used Lyman sights,
according to Strobel's book, a 6-W would be appropriate or a 16 if the rifle was made in 1955 and later. I am not sure if Lyman still makes the 16, these can be found on ebay.
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Well the new rifle works great! I ended up putting a scope on it for this hunt but when I find the correct rear sight it will come off. I am officially hooked, I think my next rifle will be a Krag sporter. Best-JB 
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Nice hog, JB! Where did you shoot it? Pigs are wicked fun to hunt.
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Nice piggie, J.B! Perfect for carnitas en salsa verde! And thanks for posting the caliber of your Winchester--I feel better now.
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I am pretty sure that Winchesters Model 70's used Lyman sights,
according to Strobel's book, a 6-W would be appropriate or a 16 if the rifle was made in 1955 and later. I am not sure if Lyman still makes the 16, these can be found on ebay. Doc, I have a 6W, was sold to me as being right for a Savage 99 but since then I have found out the 6W is a two blade sight specifically for M54's and pre-64 M70's chambered for the .375 H&H. 
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GD, I was hunting my granddads place in East Texas. When I pulled out the Winchester he got a big smile on his face and said " Just like the one I shot when I was in the Army Marksmanship Unit". I was hunting deer but with the new antler restrictions in place it makes it tough. Three little pigs came out and since I like to eat my pigs I took the smallest one in the bunch. Mike, When I find my Krag I will be sure to post the caliber  Best-JB
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