Pre 64 bolt handles aren't the problem.....the scopes are what got fatter. smile

You can hardly mount a scope lower than an older Leopold or Weaver in Weaver bases and low rings.

But no one uses that outfit anymore.....it's too practical and the scopes don't have enough stuff in them. wink






The 280 Remington is overbore.

The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.