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Nice rifle, BSA! It looks great and it sounds like it shoots great too. I've got a 7WSM in a MRC/CZ Model 3. I'll have to try out your load recipe one of these days.
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Almost stopped reading at "Tikka."
J/K. I am not surprised you'd keep the Model 70, that's what I'd do. In fact, I'd never buy a Tikka (maybe I should not say "never") because I do not like the feel of them. I do not doubt they are very accurate right out of the box, but accuracy is not the only attribute worth considering in a hunting rifle. Even if the Tikka is 0.5 MOA and the Model 70 is 1 MOA, I still choose the Model 70 for its ergonomics, the 3-position safety, the looks and balance, and just the way it feels. For the kind of hunting I do, the difference in accuracy would be meaningless. I know some see it differently, but this is how I see it. To each his own! Excellent post. I'm glad you said that because that's how I felt, after comparing them side by side. Like I said, the Tikka is a great rifle, but it's not a model 70. I have T3X's in 22-250, 6.5 CM, 270 Win (T3X Superlite) and a 7-08 Compact. They are all amazing shooters and I do like how the bolts lock down and the they carry pretty decent as well, but laying the 270 Win next to my P64 Fwt 270 really makes me wonder why I have the Tikka.. I do like them and recommend the rifles since they shoot easily, work well and are great rifles.. They are fun to play with though. I think I get it Scotty. If I saw a rifle as nothing but a tool---and I mean nothing, then I might well choose the Tikka. No doubt some see it exactly this way, too. And then there are those who see rifles as a bit more than tools. I personally fall into that group.
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America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.
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I've been envisioning the same paint scheme that I did with my 338wm for a long time now and it's finally done. I hope it's the lucky elk rifle this year, but you never know: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/p4LgzhH.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/IAQtk7d.jpg) Take care guys and good luck with your hunts this year!!!!! Sure is a good looking rifle.
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Thanks buddy. I was just thinking I need to take it out deer hunting. The other thread about the classics, made me think about it.
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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Another very nice Model 70. How did you polish the raceways if you don't mind me asking?
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Another very nice Model 70. How did you polish the raceways if you don't mind me asking? I’m wondering the same thing...
Rob
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I appreciate some things about the Tikka but I just don't like how they carry or point, at all. Ive tried it and just can't do it.
Thanks for the paint recipe, I'm going to try that. I think the contrast of the red pad with the brown is really a cool touch.
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Another very nice Model 70. How did you polish the raceways if you don't mind me asking? I’m wondering the same thing... Just like I do my rough ruger 77's  just a shaped long dowel with fine grit sandpaper on the end of it. Make sure to remove the ejector and bolt stop. I should dig out some pics of before and after. There are more tooling Mark's on these 7 digits, but those can be smoothed out. I also have some pics of the glass bedding, but most of you here have seen how I glass bed a rifle to make them shoot well.
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 appreciate some things about the Tikka but I just don't like how they carry or point, at all. Ive tried it and just can't do it.
Thanks for the paint recipe, I'm going to try that. I think the contrast of the red pad with the brown is really a cool touch. I think you'll like the texture. It's just about right for grip and carrying, and still comfortable while shooting
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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Nice work BSA, just had a machine shop bud cut the threads on a classic stainless boss M-70 in 338 WM, fired 4 into less than an inch and a half at 200 yards this morning with no wind, 250 A-Frames leaving at 2743 from only 22"s of barrel is plenty good enough for me.
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Nice work BSA, just had a machine shop bud cut the threads on a classic stainless boss M-70 in 338 WM, fired 4 into less than an inch and a half at 200 yards this morning with no wind, 250 A-Frames leaving at 2743 from only 22"s of barrel is plenty good enough for me. Sounds great.
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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Nice work BSA, just had a machine shop bud cut the threads on a classic stainless boss M-70 in 338 WM, fired 4 into less than an inch and a half at 200 yards this morning with no wind, 250 A-Frames leaving at 2743 from only 22"s of barrel is plenty good enough for me. Sounds great. I'm liking this rifle BSA, it should only tighten up more with a good 11 degree recess from my 'smith.
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