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Reelman, I had a HELL of a time finding bases for this rifle! The standard bases for the pre-64's would not work for it. I ended up using Talley steel bases for the Winchester Model 70 (.435" rear measurement and .865" fronts) Pre 64 Long Action Magnum (Double Extended Front) - 25XX704 - and 1" Screw Lock Detachable Rings in Low / Matte - M200003.

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Then it sounds like it does have the clip slot. I have a couple sets of bases for those actions for the old Kimber rings (along with some sets of rings) that I have no use for at the moment but knowing how hard they are to find I'm not anxious to get rid of them.

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Originally Posted by EricM
Reelman, I had a HELL of a time finding bases for this rifle! The standard bases for the pre-64's would not work for it. I ended up using Talley steel bases for the Winchester Model 70 (.435" rear measurement and .865" fronts) Pre 64 Long Action Magnum (Double Extended Front) - 25XX704 - and 1" Screw Lock Detachable Rings in Low / Matte - M200003.

Here's the thread from 2010.

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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
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Reelman, I had a HELL of a time finding bases for this rifle! The standard bases for the pre-64's would not work for it. I ended up using Talley steel bases for the Winchester Model 70 (.435" rear measurement and .865" fronts) Pre 64 Long Action Magnum (Double Extended Front) - 25XX704 - and 1" Screw Lock Detachable Rings in Low / Matte - M200003.

Here's the thread from 2010.

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Ouch, that sounds like a pita......


It was a royal PITA... but I got there, in large part due to the kind folks at 24H who offered input, advice and free therapy. smile

I also have to give a big kudos to Talley!

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Originally Posted by EricM
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Reelman, I had a HELL of a time finding bases for this rifle! The standard bases for the pre-64's would not work for it. I ended up using Talley steel bases for the Winchester Model 70 (.435" rear measurement and .865" fronts) Pre 64 Long Action Magnum (Double Extended Front) - 25XX704 - and 1" Screw Lock Detachable Rings in Low / Matte - M200003.

Here's the thread from 2010.

Eric


Ouch, that sounds like a pita......


It was a royal PITA... but I got there, in large part due to the kind folks at 24H who offered input, advice and free therapy. smile

I also have to give a big kudos to Talley!


The people at talley are great. One of the reasons I buy a lot of Talley stuff.....They will bend over backwards to help a customer....


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

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Here's my Super Grade .243 with Griffin & Howe side mount, which I bought from G&H when they had a showroom on 44th Street in New York City. The scope is a 4X fixed power Leupold. It has seen very little use and will soon be looking for a new home, since old age and infirmity have curtailed my hunting and shooting activity.

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Got the second twin reassembled tonite.
Top one, Pre'64 Model 70 Fwt in 243 from 1958. Had a super talented guy refinish the stock , he applied 19 coats of Tung Oil and sharpened up the checkering....looks amazing.
Lower rifle is my '59 Fwt 30-06 that I've had for a couple years now.
Both are wearing gloss 2.5-8X Leupolds in matching mounts.
I'm tempted to ask him to do the 30-06, but it's original and not in bad shape.
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A 1939 I found in north Idaho.

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There sure are some gorgeous custom 70s here.

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Not as fancy as some here, but I am definitely looking forward to taking it out hunting. I may just go try to take a coyote with it today.

My 1st M70:

1971 M70 Mannlicher, .30-06 Springfield
Talley Lightweight Ring-Base Set
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What's the story on the mule deer? Looks like a Mexico buck



Actually the 3 deer you see all came from Sonora ol' Mexico- the 2 mule deer and the Coues on the bottom. The 2 shown I shot back to back with one of my Weaver Pre 64 28" & 26". I shot a third one the following year (same rifle)- a nice 7 x 5.

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Originally Posted by Sainte_Terrer
Not as fancy as some here, but I am definitely looking forward to taking it out hunting. I may just go try to take a coyote with it today.

My 1st M70:

1971 M70 Mannlicher, .30-06 Springfield
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I like that! 20" barrel?

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Originally Posted by Tony
A 1939 I found in north Idaho.

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Now that is simply breathtaking!


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A 1939 I found in north Idaho.

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Now that is simply breathtaking!


+1 to that! Gorgeous rifle!

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18.5". I've only shot a box through it but it does pretty good. Going to work up some loads with a faster burning powder in order to try to get more complete ignition.

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Kinda funny story on this one. A friend bought it at a gunshow I was working a few years ago. Brought it over and was so excited about it. I asked him,"why would you want that gaudy thing?" After handling it a few times, I couldnt believe how well it fit me, and the lightness of it! Long story short, its mine now. Its a 70 fw in 270, 1954. Mounted a Leupold compact 3x9 on. Have not shot it yet, but I think / hope it will shoot fine!

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A few weeks ago, I asked for help from the Campfire members to find a good Model 70 in 300 H&H. I advertised in the classified as a WTB.

Well, I had a few offers from the members who owned 300 H&Hs, but didn't see anything that that really excited me.

I had several members refer me to Perry County Fireams in Central PA, and I gave them a call. They actually had several to pick from and I chose a 1955 with a raised comb and in 95 to 97% condition.

I also had a member offer a couple of boxes period W-W 180 gr Silvertip Ammo that I accepted.

Thanks to all that contributed.

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Sharp looking 300 H&H!! Congrats!!

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Thanks Eric.

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