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20 September 2010, 00:35
Rsm458Lott
My New Semi Custom M70
I just finished putting my new rifle together and thought I would tell my fellow AR members about it.
-M70 Stainless Classic action
-Pacnor Super Match stainless 26" barrel 1-9 twist 7 mm Rem Mag factory magnum contour
-Barrel installed by Pacnor as well as action work
-McMillian Hunters Edge stock(black)
-Williams 1 peice botom metal
-Williams forged extractor
-Talley steel QD rings (screw lock)& bases
-Nightforce NXS 2.2x10x32 with Velocity Ret.
-Leupold VXIII 2.5x8x36 with B&C Ret. in same Talleys as backup.
-Rifle Basix trigger


It's always so quiet when the goldfish die.(Bror Blixen)

DRSS
Merkel 470 NE
20 September 2010, 00:41
cmfic1
Sounds like a good one.

Bur we need pics! Smiler


Rod

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20 September 2010, 00:49
Rsm458Lott
I have not been able to figure out pictures yet. If someone will put them on for me I will try to take some and email them.


It's always so quiet when the goldfish die.(Bror Blixen)

DRSS
Merkel 470 NE
20 September 2010, 02:54
homebrewer
quote:
Originally posted by Rsm458Lott:
I have not been able to figure out pictures yet.
Go to www.hotchyx.com and browse your picture into the field where it reads Browse. Then click Upload. You'll get a selection of character strings. Put your cursor on BBCode; highlight it and Copy it. Now make your post. Then Paste the string you copied. You'll see something like this: crap-crap-crap-stuff-stuff-stuff[IMG]the image you want to post[/IMG]stuff-stuff-stuff-crap-crap-crap. What you now do is delete everything on either side of the [IMG] and [/IMG] brackets. You image will show up. If you do not delete the stuff and crap, it will also show up in your post and it looks trashy. You can post a picture in less than a minute this way and hotchyx requires no account, registration or any of the other bullsqueeze required by the larger hosting sites.
21 September 2010, 07:29
boltman
I just had one similarly built. Mine's as follows:

Winchester M70 stainless classic action.
Brux 7mm rem mag barrel 1-9.5 twist factory contour, 24.5"
McMillian hunter's edge stock
Reworked factory trigger
Talley lightweight rings
Swarovski 3x9x42 A-line scope
21 September 2010, 16:55
Rsm458Lott
Sounds very nice. What kind of bullet are you planning on using?


It's always so quiet when the goldfish die.(Bror Blixen)

DRSS
Merkel 470 NE
21 September 2010, 18:27
boltman
For deer the 140 gr accubond, elk 160 accubonds. I've only got 8 rounds through it so far with 150 gr matchkings and it's shooting very well.
21 September 2010, 19:21
Rsm458Lott
I loaded up some 140 grain Acubond as well and some 150 grain E-Tips. I also had some 160 grain Partitions in Federal Premiums. I thought about trying some 168 Grain Hunting VLDs but thought I'd try the 3 loads I have first. I have'nt got to shoot mine yet. I hope this week. Glad to hear yours is shooting good.


It's always so quiet when the goldfish die.(Bror Blixen)

DRSS
Merkel 470 NE
26 September 2010, 06:59
rembo
wow,..two Winny customs in 7mm Rem Mag...you don't see that chamber very often in a custom rifle....most guys don't apperciate just how good an accurate 7mm Rem Mag really is...I like it.

Sounds like nice rifle you guys have gotten put together.

I have a couple 700's in 7 Mag, but I have thought about one on a Model 70.
26 September 2010, 10:28
Michael Robinson
Need a pitcher. Big Grin


Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
26 September 2010, 16:39
EDMHUNTER
What was the final weight?
27 September 2010, 18:29
Rsm458Lott
I don't have any accurate digital scales to weigh it with. On my fish scales it weighs 7lbs even, unloaded with Murrary leather sling.


It's always so quiet when the goldfish die.(Bror Blixen)

DRSS
Merkel 470 NE
15 November 2010, 07:41
Rsm458Lott
I just recently figured out how to post pictures. Here is a picture of the above described rifle.


It's always so quiet when the goldfish die.(Bror Blixen)

DRSS
Merkel 470 NE
15 November 2010, 07:45
Rsm458Lott
I am wanting to Cerakote the rifle but can't choose a color. I am trying to decide between desert sand (tan), graphite black or olive green. What color do you guys think would look best?


It's always so quiet when the goldfish die.(Bror Blixen)

DRSS
Merkel 470 NE
15 November 2010, 08:40
Woodrow S
hot pink would make it rare. Smiler I like green myself though.
15 November 2010, 08:47
Dall85
Olive Green!


Jim
15 November 2010, 09:37
Sevens
Black!

I don't think out off the box much though when it comes to rifles.


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