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I found a new model 70 in 416 rem mag, has nice wood and I like the fit / finish of this rifle. Has any particular problem(s) been noted on a consistent basis with this rifle? So far, I have heard some grumbling about the two piece bolt assembly; what should be done to this rifle to make it reliable for a DGR? I posted this question on the African forum also - thanks for any response - KMule | ||
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I looked at all the .416's when I started thinking about Africa. I even looked into an expensive custom with all the bells and whistles. I elected to go with the Winchester Model 70 Safari Express, at a fourth the cost of the customs. My gunsmith installed a brake and new recoil pad, and lightened the trigger. I have been shooting it for two years now and couldn't be more pleased with it's accuracy and reliability. With a 3 X 9 Ziess Conquest it will drill excellent groups when I do my part. A 370 grain North Fork at 2500 fps is my load, backed up with North Fork solids. Good shooting. | |||
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It would be good enough for most people the way it comes and would be the basis for an excellent semi-custom rifle later if that is the way you choose to go. | |||
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KMule, I'd shoot it a lot so I could discover any flaws. Why spend money if you don't have a problem? My M-70 .375H&H has never hiccuped in the seven years (three safaris) I've owned it. George | |||
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What George said. I wouldn't bother doing anything unless it doesn't feed, but it probably will. Maybe a new pad if recoil sensitive, like me. If it ain't broke... | |||
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Be sure to allow plenty of time before your trip to get the rifle sorted out. Some new Model 70's work fine right out of the box, my first one (four years ago) had feeding problems so bad that Winchester couldn't fix it and sent me a new rifle.....which was even worse! That one went back to the factory and they made it, somehow, worseworseworse. Mark Penrod fixed it up just fine and now I love it, but don't let the factory touch the gun once they've made it. | |||
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This one is a safari express also - I really like the looks of the rifle so I bought it and reloading dies, still need to get brass. The recoil pad is fairly stiff, may change later; the trigger breaks cleanly but is quite heavy so that may get some attention later. I will shoot with the existing sights for barrel break in while I find some Talleys; then I will install a 1.5x5 Leupold. Thanks for all the feedback, especially the reminder about not fixing what isn't broken KMule | |||
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KMule, I've had 2 of those rifles with one being stainless and the other blued. I put about $400.00 into each to get them tweaked the way I wanted but they both functioned and shot dependably from the box. I think bad triggers, sticky feeding, cockeyed sights, bad finishes are the order of the day but they do work. Regards, Mark | |||
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All that said, here is what I did with the two 416's of mine. Someday maybe you will just want to change things. 8.9 lbs, empty: NECG sights. Sonny Hill drop box (4 in the mag.). McMillan Safari with F990 Pachmayr pad. (I love the stock). 8.0 lbs., empty (predicted): NECG sights. Sonny Hill drop box. #4 Douglas barrel. McMillan Safari with F990 Pachmayr pad. (should be back from McMillan any day now!). | |||
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