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Convert Win M70 300 RUM to 338 Edge?
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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 554156" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>M70 is a great action. It will do the job. </p><p> </p><p>Some smiths simply choose only to work on one make/model action. </p><p> </p><p>But, most any of the smiths in these forums who are willing to work on your M70 will do a great job. </p><p> </p><p>Going from 300 RUM to 338 Edge should be about as easy as it gets. ...just rebarrel and chamber/headspace accordingly. You may need a Wyatt's magazine conversion if you seat the big VLDs to the lands. ...or, just use it as a single shot. </p><p> </p><p>I just rebarreld my M70 from 25-06 to 6.5x284 and it's giving consistent 1/2 MOA results at 500yds with precious little load development. </p><p> </p><p>Some might argue that the action and smaller barrel tenon of the M70 as compared to the Rem 700 may lead to more flexing in a large magnum like the RUM/Edge. But, I expect it'll be just fine if it's trued up and has a good custom barrel. </p><p> </p><p>How does the rifle shoot now as a 300 RUM? </p><p> </p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 554156, member: 24624"] M70 is a great action. It will do the job. Some smiths simply choose only to work on one make/model action. But, most any of the smiths in these forums who are willing to work on your M70 will do a great job. Going from 300 RUM to 338 Edge should be about as easy as it gets. ...just rebarrel and chamber/headspace accordingly. You may need a Wyatt's magazine conversion if you seat the big VLDs to the lands. ...or, just use it as a single shot. I just rebarreld my M70 from 25-06 to 6.5x284 and it's giving consistent 1/2 MOA results at 500yds with precious little load development. Some might argue that the action and smaller barrel tenon of the M70 as compared to the Rem 700 may lead to more flexing in a large magnum like the RUM/Edge. But, I expect it'll be just fine if it's trued up and has a good custom barrel. How does the rifle shoot now as a 300 RUM? -- richard [/QUOTE]
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