To The Group:
I'm getting heat about converting my perectly good Mod 70 Safari CRF 375 H&H into a 404. I noticed that MRC is putting out a RUM sized 1999 action. (Yes I have a PH on order like the rest of you) However, I was wondering could you, should you consider building a 404 Jeffery on this action. It should be similar to the Win 70 Classic 300 RUM. The reason I ask is all of the Win 70 300 RUM's are being sold as collectors guns right now ($800+) and if the MRC might work the cost's would be about the same. Just a thought to save the Mod 70 Safari from the chopping block.
"MODEL 1999 MONTANA LONG ACTIONS
The first action produced by the Montana Rifle Company was the standard Long Action.
The long action will handle any cartridge from the 270 Winchester up to the 375 H & H and 458 Lott length cartridges.
It comes standard with one of 3 different magazine boxes. One for standard cartridges that has an internal magazine length of 3.400", one for longer magnum cartridges that has an internal magazine length of 3.650" and one specifically designed for the ultra cartridges that also has a internal magazine length of 3.650".
The action will have either a standard bolt face of .473" or a magnum bolt face of .534" depending upon the cartridge of the rifle you are building.
It is available in either 415 Stainless Steel or 4140 Chrome Moly.
Thanks Brad