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2007 Model 70 Varmint Rifle Project.. 233 Rem
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This season's main sage rat zapper...

I posted this on the Varmint forum also...

However, late 1980s production Model 70 short action.. originally chambered in 243...
Bolt for this project, borrowed from a Featherweight in 223....

Barrel: ER Shaw, heavy magnum contour, 26 inch, Chrone Moly... 1 in 12 twist, finished in Camo Green Spray Paint from Walmart, it having a greyish tint to it.

Chambered in 223 Rem

Scope: Weaver V 16, Target Dot Reticle

Stock: Boyd's Thumbhole, Grey Laminate...

Rings and Bases: Leupold.

Standard Load: 14.5 grains of Blue Dot, Winchester Small Rifle Primers, Winchester Brass, 50 grain TNT Speer...MV about 3200 fps

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Deuce performance with less powder than I used in my FB. Not bad. Nice rifle, should be very mild in report, and deadly. Enjoy getting those varmints!

Nice contour choice also.
 
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