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Which Model 70 Calibers

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25 November 2019, 23:38
Clemson
Which Model 70 Calibers
in pre-64 actions came with a guide opposite the extractor that rotates with the extractor? I have a 257 Roberts in the shop that has a guide (I presume it's a guide) about 2"long. My 270 has no such guide.


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25 November 2019, 23:48
dpcd
That is not a "guide"; that is a bolt stop. Called a bolt stop extension; they were 3 of them, so with the option of none, make 4 possible bolt throws in the pre 64 Model 70. The reason your 270 does not have it is that the bolt needs all the travel it can get.
26 November 2019, 01:55
BNagel
Based on his advice for my .257 Rbts bolt -- listen to dpcd. Call it done.


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26 November 2019, 03:32
Bobster
Great info, never knew that. Thanks D!

quote:
Originally posted by dpcd:
That is not a "guide"; that is a bolt stop. Called a bolt stop extension; they were 3 of them, so with the option of none, make 4 possible bolt throws in the pre 64 Model 70. The reason your 270 does not have it is that the bolt needs all the travel it can get.

26 November 2019, 22:11
Clemson
Thanks! learned something new.

For those who want to see what we are speaking about......
M70 Bolt Guide by jakefromclemson, on Flickr


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27 November 2019, 02:48
LHeym500
I would think the 22 Hornet would have such an extension. Never looked at one close enough to know, but it would make sense.
27 November 2019, 03:21
dpcd
Here are the ones that have extensions;
1. 22 Hornet
2. 250 Savage and 35 Remington
3. 257 Roberts, 220 Swift and the 308 family
4. None.
Making 4 bolt throw lengths.
I guess all the Model 70 collectors no longer read AR.
27 November 2019, 03:35
Atkinson
Was the pre 64 Win. ever chambered for the 22-250, as I have never seen one or heard of one??


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27 November 2019, 03:42
dpcd
No, I meant to type 250-3000 but my fingers didn't follow my brain.