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25 December 2006, 01:21
Wrongside
New M70 on the way
Just ordered a barrel for my first build.

It will be on a LH M70 w/ factory wood stock.

Chambering will be 338/06 in a 1-10 twist 24" SS barrel.

I'm thinking I'll do the bedding and floating so there's a prayer of having it ready for spring bear. ( The smith is pretty busy. )

Now to find one more of these M70s for my smallbore, 6/06 or 25/06.....................


CSSA
CPC
27 December 2006, 05:13
Fjold
Yep the best bet is to get a firm estimate on turn time and then triple it. Smith's work in their own timezone


Frank



"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953

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29 December 2006, 09:36
Wrongside
Yeah, I'm not holding my breath....... Smiler


CSSA
CPC
30 December 2006, 22:07
GeorgeS
A .338-06 sounds nice. Are you planning on using 250gr. bullets?

I used to be a real fan of the .25-06; then I looked at the .270's ballistics.

George


31 December 2006, 06:25
Wrongside
GeorgeS,

I plan on trying the TSX 210 first. If it shoots well that is where I'll stop. Might try heavier bullets if I ever get drawn for grizzly. The TSX 210 should do for elk and blackies, me thinks. Smiler

As for the 25-06 thing, I mostly shoot 75 V-maxs out of the one I've got now. I like how the 25 does with the lighter stuff.


CSSA
CPC
31 December 2006, 08:00
army aviator
quote:
Originally posted by Wrongside:
Just ordered a barrel for my first build.

It will be on a LH M70 w/ factory wood stock.

Chambering will be 338/06 in a 1-10 twist 24" SS barrel.

I'm thinking I'll do the bedding and floating so there's a prayer of having it ready for spring bear. ( The smith is pretty busy. )

Now to find one more of these M70s for my smallbore, 6/06 or 25/06.....................


That should be a great caliber. Best of luck with the project.
01 January 2007, 05:10
Wrongside
army aviator,

Thanks. I can hardly wait. This is my first 'custom'. Us lefties pretty much have to build if our tastes are even slightly off the beaten path. The .338-06 has been calling my name for a while now. From my reading it is a well balanced cartridge that should do all I need on the bigger game.......


CSSA
CPC
01 January 2007, 06:32
Snowwolfe
I wished I would of did the 338/06 instead of my 338 WM. Great choice!


My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
02 January 2007, 07:49
Wrongside
Funny you mention that, Snowwolfe. The shop I purchased the donor rifle at had a couple of .338 WM left. Could have saved myself alot of money, but like I mentioned the .338/06 has been calling me for awhile now. Not to bright, but happy. Smiler


CSSA
CPC
02 January 2007, 20:35
Toomany Tools
I have the 338/06's big brother--375 Whelen AI and I know what it can do so I'm certain you are really going to enjoy your new rifle. To bad you're in Canada 'cause I could guarantee you'd have it for Spring Bear. Good luck!


John Farner

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04 January 2007, 08:55
Wrongside
Toomany,

That border does complicate things for us gun types......... I've got a real good smith and so will happily wait.

Take care.


CSSA
CPC
05 January 2007, 08:16
Clayman
quote:
Originally posted by Wrongside:
Funny you mention that, Snowwolfe. The shop I purchased the donor rifle at had a couple of .338 WM left. Could have saved myself alot of money, but like I mentioned the .338/06 has been calling me for awhile now. Not to bright, but happy. Smiler


Hell, 338-06, 338 Winnie, whatever. Finding an M70 in left hand is a pretty good "get" no matter what the caliber! Smiler


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08 January 2007, 08:25
Wrongside
quote:
Originally posted by Clayman:
quote:
Originally posted by Wrongside:
Funny you mention that, Snowwolfe. The shop I purchased the donor rifle at had a couple of .338 WM left. Could have saved myself alot of money, but like I mentioned the .338/06 has been calling me for awhile now. Not to bright, but happy. Smiler


Hell, 338-06, 338 Winnie, whatever. Finding an M70 in left hand is a pretty good "get" no matter what the caliber! Smiler


That's kind of my feeling also, Clayman. I am currently searching for another standard bolt face LH M70 for another project, so, time will tell just how good of a 'get' the first one was Smiler........


CSSA
CPC