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Thanks guys, I appreciate the input. As you know, LOP is easy, but if the grip doesn't fit nothing else matters. And I'm fussier than most that way.

I have been dreaming up the next M70 lightweight custom, I may have to go with a NULA.

Don't even think about it! How am I gonna keep on resisting if I know you have one just up the road?

Rick--
The NULA does have a chunkier grip than many; it is a feature I don't care for (but have learned to look past.) I would pursue JB's lead that you can perhaps get that modified.

And the chamber will be cut with what reamer?

I have read before that if you use the Jewell trigger that you do forego the 2-position 3-function safety of the Timney. However, I don't know if the safe poistion of the Jewell locks the bolt.

Mr. Forbes is repairing my first gun as we speak. Provided he can repair my gun, I am planning on ordering a second one. I am going to go with a Model 24 in either 270, 280, or 30-06 with 24 in #2 barrell.

Does anybody know how he suggests length of pull by using height/sleeve length?

The Jewell trigger does not lock the bolt. If you do decide on a jewell make sure to have Melvin install when he builds the rifle. Jewells have slightly different dimensions than the Timmneys and typically a small amout of metal removal of the cocking piece needs to be done to get everything timmed right.

I have four NULAS and have the Jewell on one, my .308 and well it is superb..but I am pretty picky about keeping it clean. I am very satisfied with the Timmneys though and have all of them set a 2 lbs.
Talk with Melvin re: LOP etc. He will walk you through it.


Lefty C

I'm going with a plain ol' 223 Rem. I have a 250 Savage and have had a 260 Rem and a 6x45 (6mm-223).

I just find myself using the 223 for most stuff now days, even the small deer we have around here...

Thanks Lefty thats what I was looking for. I'm going to get a Timney again...

My son has a NULA 223 with a 1X9 twist...he has been comitting murder and mayham with 53 gr TSX's on whitetails.
Pretty sweet in NULA 5 or 6 in the magazine.


Lefty C

Thats what I'm looking for in a left hand version to boot. Lefty what are the specs on your son's rifle?

I'm thinking.

Model 20-S Left Hand
#1 barrel cut at 22"
1-8" or 1-9" twist
1" recoil pad because I like the looks better than the 1/2" pad.
Timney trigger set at 2 lbs
Leupold Ultralight 3-9 x 33

Just gotta figure out what paint pattern. All my others have been typical NULA dark green base with brown and black stripes...

Tan, olive, and black spatter...Ask him to duplicate the LH ackley that he is working on on...you wont be dissapointed.


LC

Is it your Ackley he's working on?
Tan base with olive and black spatter?

LBP

Nothing special on the specs: 22" 1x9 # barrel, 13.5 LOP. Olive tan and black on the stock with the standard recoil pad.

I think it's about 6 lbs with a 3.5X10 Leupie.

Lefty C

Yup my Ackley...just spoke with him Friday....We have used the same pattern of paint on the last two we got from him.



LC

Here are a couple of pictures;




.223 on top .300 WSM on the bottom

LC

That paint scheme is awesome!

Lefty, I like that 223. You could save me a long wait and put it on the market...

Lefty,
Nice looking rifles. I like the paint scheme. I know everyone of those rifles shoots too. Melvin builds a sweet piece.
In regard to LOP when I showed up at his shop to order a rifle he looked at me and wrote down my LOP on the build sheet. I laughed and asked him how he knew. He simply stated that he had been building rifles long enough to look at a guy and know the LOP. He was right on.
I know it would be tough for some to order one in person but it sure is a treat to hang around his shop and talk with him.

Dave

Kerry at MGM has told me this same thing, interestingly enough.