John I had Swift like that! It shot some ridiculous 300 groups with the screw tightened.

Others have varied in whether the screw was tight or just firm or even removed,but that's to be expected.

My last 264 was a hammer with the screw just snugged.....not farmer tight! smile

I have two pre 64 FW's here with factory stocks,a 3006 and 270,and both shoot fine.I may leave them as is,currently having no need to change them out. smile


I did finally get SA and read the article which I enjoyed. You did a great job factually pulling together the sequence of M70 production and changes etc. I had forgotten lots of that myself!

I like the way you left the issue of the "best" M70 hanging out at the end... smile

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The 280 Remington is overbore.

The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.