Model 70 Express Bases

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I'm trying to buy some bases for my post '64 Model 70 Express and the descriptions I'm finding aren't very specific on which Model 70 models they fit. I remember going through this th last time I bought scope bases for this rifle but don't remember the result.

My question is, do Model 70 Long Action bases fit a Model 70 Express length action, or are the Model 70 Express length actions different?

Thanks in advance

 

[Pdvdh]

I believe different. You should be able to visit Weaver or another scope base manufacturers web site and identify the differing bases for the differing model 70s.

 

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Thanks phor. I'm going to have to investigate further.

 

[Garycrow]

My question is, do Model 70 Long Action bases fit a Model 70 Express length action, or are the Model 70 Express length actions different?

The M70 Express length action takes a different base than the standard M70 long action. The reason is the ejection port is milled larger on the express actions which shortens the rear bridge. The express action takes a rear base with the screw hole spacing of .330", the normal long action uses a .860" hole spacing.

To add even more confusion in there the pre-64 actions take an even different set of bases.

The manufacturers terminology differs also so that makes it even more confusing. What you need to see are the terms Post-64 express .330 rear screw hole spacing or something to that effect, then you'll have the right bases.

 

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Thanks GC!