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Pre-64 model 70 ideas wanted ...
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<blockquote data-quote="Bobcape" data-source="post: 324391" data-attributes="member: 13100"><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black">I have a pre-64 model 70 that was once a .270 Win (I think; anyway it's standard length and bolt face) that I am just not shooting at all right now. I'm thinking about tearing it down and building something fun for semi-long range, out to maybe 1,000 yards for fun. I'll plan on using it for antelope and deer out to 750 or 800 yards and if I ever get drawn again probably no more than 600 yards for elk. I don't want it to be too heavy and I'm not a fan of recoil if I can help it. I want to avoid a muzzle brake if possible. The first cartridge I thought about was the .280 AI since it uses a standard bolt face and should feed well out of this smooth old action. I'm not looking to go larger than .30 caliber. I'm drawn more to an efficient cartridge than to one that is squeezing out the last foot per second at the cost of barrel life. I have several wildcats and am not put off by case forming or prep work. </span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px">I'd appreciate suggestions on cartridge recommendations, barrel makers and smiths. Thanks for you help!</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Bob</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bobcape, post: 324391, member: 13100"] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]I have a pre-64 model 70 that was once a .270 Win (I think; anyway it's standard length and bolt face) that I am just not shooting at all right now. I'm thinking about tearing it down and building something fun for semi-long range, out to maybe 1,000 yards for fun. I'll plan on using it for antelope and deer out to 750 or 800 yards and if I ever get drawn again probably no more than 600 yards for elk. I don't want it to be too heavy and I'm not a fan of recoil if I can help it. I want to avoid a muzzle brake if possible. The first cartridge I thought about was the .280 AI since it uses a standard bolt face and should feed well out of this smooth old action. I'm not looking to go larger than .30 caliber. I'm drawn more to an efficient cartridge than to one that is squeezing out the last foot per second at the cost of barrel life. I have several wildcats and am not put off by case forming or prep work. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]I'd appreciate suggestions on cartridge recommendations, barrel makers and smiths. Thanks for you help![/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Bob[/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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