Pre-64 model 70 winchester Modern build ideas.

[shootallday]

Just thinking at this point and looking for ideas. How would you build a pre 64 m70 like a modern rifle. Have to use real parts that are available, list what cartridge and how you would use the rifle.

Mine I am thinking a carbon wrapped barrel,24-26" probably a lite sendero or similar, a fiberglass/kevlar or carbon fiber stock, keep it a Hinged floorplate, scope would be 3 -15 power of so, maybe do Talley lightweights for bases/rings. I'd like it in 280Ai

 

[Timnterra]

If I ever built a pre 64 into a modern performance rifle it would have to be in a 1-8"twist 270 Winchester or a new 1-10" twist 30-06 or an improved version of the two like a 30 or 270 Gibs. I couldn't go with a carbon wrapped barrel it would have to be a chromoly Krieger #3 or #4 with a high polished blued finish. The stock would be a McMillan classic with a McWoody or McWalnut molded in color. Talley rings with a Leupold vx3HD scope would round things out nicely. I think the theme would be a modern classic with the new high tech materials but in a old school appearance.

 

[shootallday]

If I ever built a pre 64 into a modern performance rifle it would have to be in a 1-8"twist 270 Winchester or a new 1-10" twist 30-06 or an improved version of the two like a 30 or 270 Gibs. I couldn't go with a carbon wrapped barrel it would have to be a chromoly Krieger #3 or #4 with a high polished blued finish. The stock would be a McMillan classic with a McWoody or McWalnut molded in color. Talley rings with a Leupold vx3HD scope would round things out nicely. I think the theme would be a modern classic with the new high tech materials but in a old school appearance.

sounds nice, what barrel length would you do.

 

[Timnterra]

sounds nice, what barrel length would you do.

I think it would be best at 24"

 

[Predator 22]

If I ever built a pre 64 into a modern performance rifle it would have to be in a 1-8"twist 270 Winchester or a new 1-10" twist 30-06 or an improved version of the two like a 30 or 270 Gibs. I couldn't go with a carbon wrapped barrel it would have to be a chromoly Krieger #3 or #4 with a high polished blued finish. The stock would be a McMillan classic with a McWoody or McWalnut molded in color. Talley rings with a Leupold vx3HD scope would round things out nicely. I think the theme would be a modern classic with the new high tech materials but in a old school appearance.

I like your tastes!
My pre 64 sits in a McMillan classic, hinged plate, #3 fluted benchmark barrel at 24" and chambered in 6.5x55 Swede. By far one of my favorite rifles.

 

[Hard rock]

I like your tastes!
My pre 64 sits in a McMillan classic, hinged plate, #3 fluted benchmark barrel at 24" and chambered in 6.5x55 Swede. By far one of my favorite rifles.

I have 3 mod 70s 270 win original but custom stocked a 300 wby original conversion by Wheatherby South Gate California and my latest rebuild from 300 Win too the 6.5 Prc Bartlein I had the 300 super grade contour copied by Bartlein and added some too the diameter in a 1-7.5 twist custom stocked English Walnut 24 lines too the inch no boarder checkering its a shooter

 

[StanleyActual]

I always wanted to build the M70 M40a1 that RTE-P built as a gift for Ginny Hathcock. Granted. They did builf
It on a post-64 push feed M70 but none e less, that's what I'd do.

Win M70
MCMillan HTG
24" 1:12 M40 Contour Hart Barrel
Win Mod 70 Bottom metal modified to fit a Rem 700 SA inlet
Gen 1 Green Redfield Accurange 3-9

 

[StanleyActual]

 

[FEENIX]

sounds nice, what barrel length would you do.

I agree with @Timnterra. Gibbs did an awesome job with his line of wildcats, they are simply bad arse. My .30 Gibbs propel the 190 Berger at 2806 FPS out of 24" with room to spare.

 

[shootallday]

I agree with @Timnterra. Gibbs did an awesome job with his line of wildcats, they are simply bad arse. My .30 Gibbs propel the 190 Berger at 2806 FPS out of 24" with room to spare.

I have a 30Gibbs reamer but I like 7mm much more. My dad has a rem700 3006 he got recently we may ream out to mess with some day.

 

[FEENIX]

I have a 30Gibbs reamer but I like 7mm much more. My dad has a rem700 3006 he got recently we may ream out to mess with some day.

That's fine, it boils down to personal preference and intended purpose. "My" preference is the .30 Cal over .28 Cal.

 

[adk hunter]

I've done one .257 with a steel fluted Lilja and one in .280AI with a 22" proof 1/9. The action isn't the lightest out there. I think I'd do a .338-06 if I ever build or rebarrel one of mine.

 

[shootallday]

I've done one .257 with a steel fluted Lilja and one in .280AI with a 22" proof 1/9. The action isn't the lightest out there. I think I'd do a .338-06 if I ever build or rebarrel one of mine.

My mind keeps saying do a26" for the 280ai . 24" will be plenty really.what speeds were you getting with the 22"

 

[adk hunter]

I do not have a chronograph but I do have lots of rl-23/26 I'm sure my speed is plenty

I would go to the absolute hammers and keep my barrel in balance to chase velocity if needed...

Steve @Hammer has posted velocities for his 22" proof in .280AI. IMPRESSIVE