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I hear that all pre-64 model 70’s were long action.....the way they put 308, etc in them was with a longer bolt stop and mag spacer. True?
I hear model 70 classics are the same way....true? Such that I can buy a 270 win or other .473 bolt face and load/throat to 3.6” by removing the mag spacer and adjusting the bolt stop.....is this true?
I’m asking because I want to get a base rifle in 0.473” bolt face that I can run 3.600” rounds out of it, including ejecting live rounds and feeding from the magazine.
Will I need bottom metal, or will I just remove a spacer, or something?
Really no need to comment on the post 64 push feed actions...I also get WSM actions are their own bird.
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I hear model 70 classics are the same way....true? Such that I can buy a 270 win or other .473 bolt face and load/throat to 3.6” by removing the mag spacer and adjusting the bolt stop.....is this true? .
You'd also have to modify the ejector. I have a 7mm rem mag that I replaced the magazine and follower with one from a .375 H&H, also the bolt stop and ejector. It feeds perfectly and allows a 3.6" round. There isn't a factory magazine without the block available for non-magnum rounds that I'm aware of. I once did something similar with a short action M70 classic to fit 257 Roberts rounds. I removed the spacer then shortened the bolt stop and ejector. I also had to file some on the feed rails at the rear of the magazine. I never did get it to feed 100% and it was stolen in a break in before I had a chance to fix it. What you're talking about is doable but I'd be prepared to work through some feeding issues.
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I hear that all pre-64 model 70’s were long action.....the way they put 308, etc in them was with a longer bolt stop and mag spacer. True?
I hear model 70 classics are the same way....true? Such that I can buy a 270 win or other .473 bolt face and load/throat to 3.6” by removing the mag spacer and adjusting the bolt stop.....is this true?
I’m asking because I want to get a base rifle in 0.473” bolt face that I can run 3.600” rounds out of it, including ejecting live rounds and feeding from the magazine.
Will I need bottom metal, or will I just remove a spacer, or something?
Really no need to comment on the post 64 push feed actions...I also get WSM actions are their own bird. Not true in that the classic SAs are built on a true SA; max coal after removing spacer on the SA is ~ 3.1”.
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Above isn’t relevant to your LA (crow addressed that) but more for completeness of answering the original question...
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Thanks.
OK, but LA and 375 H&H are the same size?
Also, if a guy wanted an m70 to be even smoother, especially considering bolt lift and feeding, what would you do?
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Of my factory actions my stainless classics have the lightest bolt lift. Actually lighter than my Bighorns.
The 375 actions (and stw and ultra and 416&458) are built on long actions with extended ejection ports, shortened bolt stop, and full mag box. Hence the different scope base spacing.
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What caliber is your stainless classic?
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The best feature of the Model 70 is it’s 1/2 lb heavier than a 700 and is almost as good. I do like the old trigger design. But I would not pick a 70 over a Dakota 97 action.
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What caliber is your stainless classic? Pretty much all of them. A good 270 and an STW escape me.
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classic SAs are built on a true SA; max coal after removing spacer on the SA is ~ 3.1”.
Its refered to as SA, but physical reality Indicates an intermediate. .. I’m asking because I want to get a base rifle in 0.473” bolt face that I can run 3.600” rounds out of it, including ejecting live rounds...
Be aware Pre64s that were made to run H&H rounds had the lug abutement modified/shortened to create a larger loading-extraction port.
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The best feature of the Model 70 is it’s 1/2 lb heavier than a 700 and is almost as good.
You are kidding with the almost as good part, right?
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The best feature of the Model 70 is it’s 1/2 lb heavier than a 700 and is almost as good.
You are kidding with the almost as good part, right? I think the Model 70 receiver is fine. I have a couple. But I like the 700 and the 700 clones better, feel more comfortable to me. All the other stuff, like CRF, open vs enclosed trigger, integral lug, etc is different, but not better than the 700. In statistically insignificant statements, I’ve seen more problems with Model 70s in the field than I’ve seen with 700s. I think the best receiver might be the Model 70 Push Feed.
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The best feature of the Model 70 is it’s 1/2 lb heavier than a 700 and is almost as good.
You are kidding with the almost as good part, right? I think the Model 70 receiver is fine. I have a couple. But I like the 700 and the 700 clones better, feel more comfortable to me. All the other stuff, like CRF, open vs enclosed trigger, integral lug, etc is different, but not better than the 700. In statistically insignificant statements, I’ve seen more problems with Model 70s in the field than I’ve seen with 700s. I think the best receiver might be the Model 70 Push Feed. You’re on ignore
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The best feature of the Model 70 is it’s 1/2 lb heavier than a 700 and is almost as good.
You are kidding with the almost as good part, right? I think the Model 70 receiver is fine. I have a couple. But I like the 700 and the 700 clones better, feel more comfortable to me. All the other stuff, like CRF, open vs enclosed trigger, integral lug, etc is different, but not better than the 700. In statistically insignificant statements, I’ve seen more problems with Model 70s in the field than I’ve seen with 700s. I think the best receiver might be the Model 70 Push Feed. You’re on ignore Ha!
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The best feature of the Model 70 is it’s 1/2 lb heavier than a 700 and is almost as good.
You are kidding with the almost as good part, right? I think the Model 70 receiver is fine. I have a couple. But I like the 700 and the 700 clones better, feel more comfortable to me. All the other stuff, like CRF, open vs enclosed trigger, integral lug, etc is different, but not better than the 700. In statistically insignificant statements, I’ve seen more problems with Model 70s in the field than I’ve seen with 700s. I think the best receiver might be the Model 70 Push Feed. You’re on ignore
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The best feature of the Model 70 is it’s 1/2 lb heavier than a 700 and is almost as good.
You are kidding with the almost as good part, right? I think the Model 70 receiver is fine. I have a couple. But I like the 700 and the 700 clones better, feel more comfortable to me. All the other stuff, like CRF, open vs enclosed trigger, integral lug, etc is different, but not better than the 700. In statistically insignificant statements, I’ve seen more problems with Model 70s in the field than I’ve seen with 700s. I think the best receiver might be the Model 70 Push Feed. You’re on ignore It’s okay, I like them all but I’ve yet to see a P64 malfunction during a hunt. Joel, who’s 70 has been jacked up during hunting season?
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Funny stuff, never saw a 70 fail either, but did get in a hurry with some buds running and gunning a 700 and short stroked the sombitch.
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Also slammed a pmag in past the gotdamn plastic mag stop, needed a set of pliers to yank that sombitch, old man at the event said those mags were made for human use, not apes, that old chit head nearly hurt my feelers ; ]
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The best feature of the Model 70 is it’s 1/2 lb heavier than a 700 and is almost as good.
You are kidding with the almost as good part, right? I think the Model 70 receiver is fine. I have a couple. But I like the 700 and the 700 clones better, feel more comfortable to me. All the other stuff, like CRF, open vs enclosed trigger, integral lug, etc is different, but not better than the 700. In statistically insignificant statements, I’ve seen more problems with Model 70s in the field than I’ve seen with 700s. I think the best receiver might be the Model 70 Push Feed. You’re on ignore It’s okay, I like them all but I’ve yet to see a P64 malfunction during a hunt. Joel, who’s 70 has been jacked up during hunting season? Just a couple, Bill’s bolt wouldn’t open a couple years ago, and I had to work out some feeding with my PF70. Nothing serious. And to be sure, M70s outnumber M700s around us about 5 to 1. I think I’m the only one carrying 700s. I got the Borden rifle out and held it, put it down/picked up the CRF70, , picked up the PF70, picked up the Borden. I think the 70 is just a touch thicker through the middle of the rifle, the Borden just a bit slimmer. Weight is about the same.
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Funny stuff, never saw a 70 fail either, but did get in a hurry with some buds running and gunning a 700 and short stroked the sombitch. And even if/when I have a rifle problem during hunting season it’s still my fault, because I should have figured that [bleep] out before the season started! I’m not suggesting the 70 is a poor action. I just don’t warm up to it.
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