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I've got the foundation of a custom rifle sitting in the safe right now, waiting for me to make a final decision as to the caliber, here's what I've got: Winchester Model 70 classic, 7mm STW McMillan Echols Legend stock, magnum fill, #4 Shilen barrel channel. Williams 1pc Obendorf bottom metal I was planning on building a .375 H&H, but the more time I put in with my 450/400 Ruger No. 1, the more I'm thinking a bolt action twin would be nice to have. So, is it feasible to do a 404 Jeffrey build on a 7mm STW action? I've read most of the threads discussing Model 70 conversions and they were done mostly on 300 RUMs, which, I gather, have a different magazine box and follower. What parts would I need to find before sending everything off to the gunsmith? I intend to use Hornady brass, bullets and dies; are the Clymer and PTG reamers the proper specs to use that brass? | ||
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I just spoke to Lon Paul who builds safari rifles for a living about a 404. Your Model 70 would work nicely. You might have a $1,000 in it before you finished. The Mod 70 and the Echol's stock will make a great rifle. Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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I'm accumulating the parts slowly to spread out the cost  The last part I will buy is the barrel as then the caliber choice becomes terribly, terribly final. | |||
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Nothing's final. You just buy another barrel. **************** NRA Life Benefactor Member | |||
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Winchester still has the mag box and follower for RUMs...or did a few weeks ago. But with the 404, mine fed best with a follower for a 375. I don't think there is a lick of difference in the action itself. Probably need a little tweeking regardless. "There always seems to be a big market for making the clear, complex." | |||
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I owned a Model 70 Classic that I converted to 404 Jeffery. It was originally a 7mm Remington Magnum. All it required was a new barrel, some opening of the feed rails (very little), and the bolt face had to be opened slightly too. I swapped out the bottom metal for one from Ted Blackburn, but that was for looks. Fed cartridges like "buddah". One the smoothest rifles I ever owned. One of the guys here on AR purchased it from me. Good action for the 404 Jeffery. Garrett | |||
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My 404J is being done on s straight M70 7mm Rem. Very little smithing. Well under $1K | |||
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If you want a ballistic brother to the 450/400 and use the same bullets, try the 400 H&H. "Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson. | |||
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Yes, your .404 Jeffery project is feasible on your 7mm STW action, but, keep going up for the ultimate Big Bore, the .500 Jeffery. | |||
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You could do a .375 with almost no work. If you want a .404, go to the AR classifieds and look for a 300 RUM. The rails and box are already set for a .404. I think it would be an eaiser conversion. MMP | |||
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