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I just made a deal for a LH Model 70 Classic Sporter in 30-06. I can't wait for it to arrive. Any suggestions from the experts on M70's to lookout for? Anything finicky about them?
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The only thing I can think of is the "hot glue bedding". Replace that with some good devcon 10110 or similar bedding compound and you'll be good to go. Freefloat the barrel after bedding and you'll get the utmost accuracy from the rifle. Some guys replace the classics extractor with a better one made by Williams. Other than that, the calassic CRF model 70 is pretty damn bullet proof.. Good luck with yours.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Incase you don't know what "hot glue bedding" looks like, here it is: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/1107111857.jpg)
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I would look out for many more to come!
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I would look out for many more to come!
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Great, I'll look into bedding the action. Since I'm left handed I'm not sure how bad the disease will get, hard to find.
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Six years ago, I got my first M70 - a featherweight stainless in 270WSM. I keep trying to find an excuse to let it go, and I keep failing, because it shoots so darn good. Even with its perennial problem of repeated DRTs on whitetails, I just can't seem to part with it. The action is just too slick for my taste, and the safety is too quiet and doesn't spook deer like other good rifles do.
(Yes, I was being sarcastic about DRTs and smooth actions and quiet safeties being a problem)
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Six years ago, I got my first M70 - a featherweight stainless in 270WSM. I keep trying to find an excuse to let it go, and I keep failing, because it shoots so darn good. Even with its perennial problem of repeated DRTs on whitetails, I just can't seem to part with it. The action is just too slick for my taste, and the safety is too quiet and doesn't spook deer like other good rifles do.
(Yes, I was being sarcastic about DRTs and smooth actions and quiet safeties being a problem) and ther're ugly! John
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Man, you guys are making me want to sell it already. Do you sense the sarcasm?
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Man, you guys are making me want to sell it already. Do you sense the sarcasm? You could probably triple your money.
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If it shoots like my early 90's , 3006 BOSS, you will be hooked for life! v best WinPoor
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The fever is setting in. 
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
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Well, looks like you guys were right. I have a trade deal pending for a my second LH model 70 in 300 WSM.
It is a fever!
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Congratulations!
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