I am thinking about rebarreling a Model 70 and putting it in an after market stock, probably a McMillan. There are some choices available to me if I do this.
1. I can use either a pre 64 and a 2009 featherweight for the action. Would one be better than the other? I kind of hate to disassemble a pre 64 but the result of building another one would be important too.
2. If I happen to get a McMillan that takes the two piece floor plate, is it a big deal to get the adapter that allows the one piece to be used? Are there any problems inherent to using the spacer?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
So what do you have in mind for cartridge? Is the BACO a long or short action? I understand Bob's sentiment on the MOA trigger, as I (and a lot of others) believe Browning Arms CO. really missed the boat when they changed things up. Why sway from a proven, extremely reliable design and switch to a box trigger???? I know guys biotch about the MOA a lot here in this forum, more so than any other forum on the fire. Partly because we, here, are a sentimental bunch that like keeping things simple. Part of the beauty of the pre 64 model 70. I'd also like to ad, for those that have never had a rifle equipped with the MOA trigger: The moa is not a bad trigger. It's just more complex than it needs to be and it's a box trigger. I've seen quite a few guys read into this the wrong way and end up buying a Timney to replace the MOA. This is just plain idiotic (sorry for putting it so blatantly blunt). You are replacing a great trigger with an equal, which, in my book is making a lateral move. Not really gaining a damn thing. boliep, the choice is yours and I can see the predicament you are having. If the 09 is chambered in the cartridge you want, I'd re-stock it in the Mcmillan of your choice and rock the hell out of it. I actually did a lot of testing on the MOA trigger before sending all of my baco's down the road and will say when compared to even the best tuned pre 64 and classic trigger, the MOA wins hands down. They are smoother and feel just a little more refined than the old trigger. However, this is done with many more moving parts. The parts involved create a mechanical advantage that gives this trigger a great feel when operating it. As for the spacers, you won't have to worry about using one if you order the right stock from Mcmillan. Good luck with your decision and remember it's your money and only you have to be happy with the rifle.....