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<blockquote data-quote="Guy M" data-source="post: 489938" data-attributes="member: 8622"><p>Ryan - if you're sure that you won't ruin a collector's gun, then yes, you can build your Model 70 into an awesome long range rifle. Those pre-64 rifles though, are worth pretty good money even in poor shape, so consider that before you start tearing it apart for a custom build. </p><p></p><p>The Model 70 was the darling of the long-range NRA Highpower shooters through the 1960's, 70's, 80's and beyond. Until a couple of years ago I had a great post-64 Win 70 match rifle built by Jim Cloward (former U.S. 1,000 yard prone champion). It's a terrific rifle! I sold it to a fellow who was getting his son involved in competition shooting. </p><p></p><p>The .30-06 is MORE than enough cartridge for good shooting at 1,000 yards. It has a decided advantage over the more common .308 Win, which I use. That generous case capacity can handle a lot of slow-burning powder, pushing a heavier bullet very well. German Salazar, a noted Highpower shooter, authored a great article on using the .30-06 at long range. His is built on a Remington action, but in the article he goes into some detail about why he built a .30-06, and the advantages it offers. There's also a lot of excellent load data for long range ammo in the article: </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek098.html" target="_blank">Rem 40XL: .30-06 Long Action</a> </p><p></p><p>These days my only Model 70 is a pretty decent .300 WSM that I use mostly for hunting, but is also very good at the rifle range. I haven't pushed it beyond 600 yards yet. It shoots well at that distance though. </p><p></p><p>Regards, Guy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guy M, post: 489938, member: 8622"] Ryan - if you're sure that you won't ruin a collector's gun, then yes, you can build your Model 70 into an awesome long range rifle. Those pre-64 rifles though, are worth pretty good money even in poor shape, so consider that before you start tearing it apart for a custom build. The Model 70 was the darling of the long-range NRA Highpower shooters through the 1960's, 70's, 80's and beyond. Until a couple of years ago I had a great post-64 Win 70 match rifle built by Jim Cloward (former U.S. 1,000 yard prone champion). It's a terrific rifle! I sold it to a fellow who was getting his son involved in competition shooting. The .30-06 is MORE than enough cartridge for good shooting at 1,000 yards. It has a decided advantage over the more common .308 Win, which I use. That generous case capacity can handle a lot of slow-burning powder, pushing a heavier bullet very well. German Salazar, a noted Highpower shooter, authored a great article on using the .30-06 at long range. His is built on a Remington action, but in the article he goes into some detail about why he built a .30-06, and the advantages it offers. There's also a lot of excellent load data for long range ammo in the article: [url=http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek098.html]Rem 40XL: .30-06 Long Action[/url] These days my only Model 70 is a pretty decent .300 WSM that I use mostly for hunting, but is also very good at the rifle range. I haven't pushed it beyond 600 yards yet. It shoots well at that distance though. Regards, Guy [/QUOTE]
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