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Cost to open up CRF Winchester 70?
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<blockquote data-quote="edward hogan" data-source="post: 2027943" data-attributes="member: 1341"><p>Don't be stupid. Either buy a new H&H length model 70, preferably a RUM chambering, or spend some time with a loading manual that has data for the .30-06 Ackley Improved. </p><p></p><p>Think the component shortage situation won't be long-lasting? How long you figure to wait for a barrel blank and gunsmithing time to set you up? There is not much light at the end of this tunnel for custom gunsmithing services or loading supplies.</p><p></p><p>The .30 Gibbs is another option. Pretty much a hot-rod 06 with much extended case body. In love with velocity? Gonna feel real stupid burning-out your throat on that custom barrel in under a thousand rounds. Gonna be "testing" bullets, powders, primers to find that sweet spot? Not much left in terms of barrel life after an exercise in that stupidity.</p><p></p><p>Study the good loading manuals and search for info on the Gibbs. The 06 has lots of value. If you must go with more than an improved neck reaming, might look at the .30/284... This one gets you .30-06 performance in shorter, wider case allowing VLD bullet seating optimums. </p><p></p><p>Look at what can be done without all the gunsmithing bills... The AI'd 06 can still fire factory O6 ammo and often with all original accuracy. Maintaining all the benefits of the 06 over big magnums is a decision worth weighing. 06 barrel life is very high. Flexibility of powders and charges also very high. Brass is traditionally easy to find or neck-up some .270win...</p><p></p><p>Might think about going switch-barrel... The 06 can be necked from .24cal all the way to .40cal. Have a few barrels and stocks for when you want to shoot another configuration. Nothing against gunsmiths, but the .30-06 AI when loaded with 180gr and heavier bullets will be right there with the .300win mag. If you MUST have a magnum, the .300winnie won't require anything more than a boltface opened-up and extractor. The even shorter bodied .30-338 was a traditional longrange shooters favorite. The .30-06 AI offers a lot of gain for the money. If you find a .300wby chambered stainless mod 70 classic, you're in business and should be able to sell your 06 if you haven't done mods to it...</p><p></p><p>Study the loading manuals even if you have to buy a few. Altering a standard action and going with a custom barrel runs into real money. Might just shoot the barrel out on your 06 and learn the potentials while you wait on your barrel blank. The 06 can do almost anything and ammo (at one time) could be found almost anywhere. </p><p></p><p>Magnum fever don't really get you much. The 06 is a favorite with cast bullet shooters. Not much can match it for versatility and powder efficiency. If you got all your brass and components sitting around gathering dust for your magnum of choice, that's another consideration. Most guys won't think that far ahead. Try finding magnum brass, primers, and powders NOW; and price them along with a new rifle or all that gunsmithing work... You already have a great rifle and hopefully some loading gear and components. Why throw the baby out with the bathwater?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="edward hogan, post: 2027943, member: 1341"] Don't be stupid. Either buy a new H&H length model 70, preferably a RUM chambering, or spend some time with a loading manual that has data for the .30-06 Ackley Improved. Think the component shortage situation won't be long-lasting? How long you figure to wait for a barrel blank and gunsmithing time to set you up? There is not much light at the end of this tunnel for custom gunsmithing services or loading supplies. The .30 Gibbs is another option. Pretty much a hot-rod 06 with much extended case body. In love with velocity? Gonna feel real stupid burning-out your throat on that custom barrel in under a thousand rounds. Gonna be "testing" bullets, powders, primers to find that sweet spot? Not much left in terms of barrel life after an exercise in that stupidity. Study the good loading manuals and search for info on the Gibbs. The 06 has lots of value. If you must go with more than an improved neck reaming, might look at the .30/284... This one gets you .30-06 performance in shorter, wider case allowing VLD bullet seating optimums. Look at what can be done without all the gunsmithing bills... The AI'd 06 can still fire factory O6 ammo and often with all original accuracy. Maintaining all the benefits of the 06 over big magnums is a decision worth weighing. 06 barrel life is very high. Flexibility of powders and charges also very high. Brass is traditionally easy to find or neck-up some .270win... Might think about going switch-barrel... The 06 can be necked from .24cal all the way to .40cal. Have a few barrels and stocks for when you want to shoot another configuration. Nothing against gunsmiths, but the .30-06 AI when loaded with 180gr and heavier bullets will be right there with the .300win mag. If you MUST have a magnum, the .300winnie won't require anything more than a boltface opened-up and extractor. The even shorter bodied .30-338 was a traditional longrange shooters favorite. The .30-06 AI offers a lot of gain for the money. If you find a .300wby chambered stainless mod 70 classic, you're in business and should be able to sell your 06 if you haven't done mods to it... Study the loading manuals even if you have to buy a few. Altering a standard action and going with a custom barrel runs into real money. Might just shoot the barrel out on your 06 and learn the potentials while you wait on your barrel blank. The 06 can do almost anything and ammo (at one time) could be found almost anywhere. Magnum fever don't really get you much. The 06 is a favorite with cast bullet shooters. Not much can match it for versatility and powder efficiency. If you got all your brass and components sitting around gathering dust for your magnum of choice, that's another consideration. Most guys won't think that far ahead. Try finding magnum brass, primers, and powders NOW; and price them along with a new rifle or all that gunsmithing work... You already have a great rifle and hopefully some loading gear and components. Why throw the baby out with the bathwater? [/QUOTE]
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