wildcat westerner
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Hello, I could use some insight here. I want to get a barrel for a post 64 Model 70 action, presently in '06 for my best friend. he simply cannot tolerate the recoil. I am seeking a take off factory barrel in 7mm (.280, 7mm Mauser) for this action. I know there isa difference in pre and post 64 barrels, but have been told this is not a major issue for a competent gunsmith and the barrel will be rechambered to .280AI with a muzzlebrake. I have just been informed to day that the newest Model 70's are being made in Portugal and the action threads are now metrics, so that leaves those barrels "out, along with .284's and 7mm magnums. There is a fiscal issue here.
So, I would appreciate the insights since there may be some insights into acquiring the correct barrel for this conversion.
Thank you in advance
Gene So
So, I would appreciate the insights since there may be some insights into acquiring the correct barrel for this conversion.
Thank you in advance
Gene So