I'm a M700 guy through and through. But I have a full-blown custom 257 Rbts built on a pre-war M70 action and absolutely love it. I acquired another Pre-64 M70 that was unfortunately rechambered from the original 257 Roberts to 25-06 Ackley.
Soooooo.......I'd like to build a modern custom on this action and don't know much about M70's.
I'm thinkin' 35 Whelen. Here's what I have so far.
* Stainless #3 contour with a short shank - probably Brux - finished at 23".
* McMillan Pre 64 Monte Carlo pattern stock with Edge fill (brown with tan specks and red pad).
I need help with bottom metal. The metal on the donor was engraved with a previous owner's last name. So I guess I need to buy metal. Don't really want to spend over $300 for Blackburn. What else is available??
Am I good using the factory trigger?? I think it's fine, but don't have any experience with Winchester's.
Last edited by 257heaven; 11/18/14.
