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I'm planning to have a working DGR built in 404 Jeffery. I'm thinking of basing it on a Win M70 Classic currently chambered in 300 RUM. IMO it would give me a CRF system and magazine rails already configured to the 404 Jeffery case dimensions to start with. Bottom metal, follower, barrel, stock would all be replaced. I know this isn't the 'classic' route of using a Mauser M98, but seems like a good idea.
Any ideas pro or con on this approach? Suggestions on GSs in the WA, MT, ID area that would handle this well?
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I'd contact Matt Williams (triggerguard1, here at the 'fire) about the bottom metal and follower.
The barrel ought to be just a simple rebarrel, as the RUM actions are .404 length as they are (IIRC).
Stock, would be a call to McMillan, and you're good.
Pac-Nor should be able to easily handle the barrel for you; and sending the barreled action after rebarrel to McMillan gets you stocked and bedded.
Shouldn't be that hard.................
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The M70 should be fine, the real issue is the magazine. Check with Duane Wiebe or Sunny Hill for the correct units. I used Sunny Hill for a Mauser I am building. You still have to shape the rails and follower on that, on your M70 I would start with the follower. Your smith should know where to go after seeing how the feed.
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Contact Jim Dubell of Delta Gunshop and he also owns Clearwater reboring. He is a fantastic metal man. I believe his prices are in line with other reputable smiths. www.deltagunshop.comButch
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I know a guy who went this route and is very satisfied with his rifle. He took it on a Moz buff hunt last I heard...jim
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Delta Gunshop built my .338 Federal, and I liked their work and attitude a lot. If I wanted another .404 Jeffery, I would buy a Win M70 in .300 RUM and have Jim Dubell turn it into a .404. A friend of mine has one, and it works like a champ.
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A CZ 550 action in 375 H&H should work with minimal modifications and give you an extra round in the magazine.
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I already have a CZ 550 in .404 Jeffery...  . But if I had it to do over I would convert a Win M70 in .300 RUM to .404 Jeffery. Dennis
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Thanks Dennis. I'm about 1 hour south of Jim and travel to Colville regularly. Think I'll stop by Delta next time I'm there and have a conversation about the project.
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Well, broke down and bought a used M70 in 300RUM for a pretty good price. Called Jim Dubell today and started talking details. Choosing a stock maker for a classic wood stock is the next item on the list. Anyone have any experience with Gary Gowdy's stock work?
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