The pre64win.com PapWinkle Rifle

The pre64win.com PapWinkle rifle is a precision-built hunting rifle conceived by and originally built for Colton Bagnoli - shooting editor for Western Hunter Magazine. Colton contacted us when the rest of the world paused for COVID and asked us to participate in the "Pap Van Winkle Project" - a years-long exploration of American custom riflemakers. We were flattered to be asked to participate. Virtually all the rifles Colton has included in the Pap Van Winkle project are ultra-light composite-stocked mountain rifles, built on modern Remington 700-based, or similar push-feed actions. However, Colton wanted us to execute a special project he had in mind for a Winchester Model 70. When Colton tells you he has an idea, it's best to listen. In addition to being a gun expert for a hunting magazine, Colton is also a police sniper, so he knows a thing or two about what makes a rifle great and has high expectations for anything he carries into the field. We met with Colton in Kalispell, MT, whe