Nyrifleman: Thanks for the link to that elegant custom Model 70.
It truly is a work of art.
I prefer 25" or longer barrels on my Hunting Rifles!
The last custom made Big Game Hunting Rifle I had made was built on a Transition Model, pre-64 Winchester Model 70 action.
Its in caliber 280 Remington and it is VERY stable afield with the extra mass and its free velocity improvements with the longer (heavier barrel).
I was surprised to see in the sellers description that Wisners now offers "checkered bolt stops" for the old Model 70's - I am sure the sellers meant to say "checkered bolt release".
The pictures indeed show a very handsome checkered bolt release on that 30/06.
Stunning Rifle in my opinion - worth $7,000.00, that is the question!
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
