I am currently in the parts gathering/planning stages for a 416 Rem Mag. I am planning on using model 70 classic action. However I got to thinking about this. The classic action I have is still in rifle form. It cost me $600 shipped. Let's say I can sell the barrel, stock and bottom metal on Ebay for $150. That leaves me with a receiver, bolt and trigger for $450. In order to get 4 down I will have to spend another $550 for parts. That gives me a $1000 action.

I have an FN commercial and a Dakota Safety that cost me $300. Now I'll still need $550 worth of bottom metal but that leaves me with $150 for the additional metal work to lengthen the action. Can it be done for this by a COMPETENT smith?

M-70 all the way Wes!!!!

Who says you have to spend another $550 for parts to get 4 down?

I was watching a show on Elephant hunting on channel 123 last week and the PH on there said that even though he could have any gun he wanted he still prefers his H & H double in .570 NE. thats 2 shots Wes. Why do you think you need 4 down. Do you think your going to have time to shoot five before that Elephant gets to you????

Wes, the only difference is the $550 on both of them for the bottom metal you want. You already own both of the actions so I why try to justify which action to use by the end cost. BTW, the FN commercial action alone is worth a hell of a lot more than the $300 you paid for it and a 3 position safety. I would say the value of the FN as you have it is more than the Model 70.

And do which one you want, it is your choice and not others to make for you. BTW, the drop boxes just have such a good look to them. They just look like they are here to get something done.

Let's do the Winnie as the 416 Rem Mag.

The 98 would make for a cool 404J or a 9.3 x 64 Brennecke.

I'm warming to the idea of a drop box.

PS The barrel came today. Quite a war club, eh?

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Originally posted by 22WRF:
Who says you have to spend another $550 for parts to get 4 down?

I guess I don't HAVE to but I want to. I just like the idea of it really. To be real honest, if I was faced with a close quarters charge I would probably poop down both legs then just stand there and get gored. Be a good way to go though and with the drop box on my rifle I would go down with a cool looking rifle!

originally posted by Lawndart:

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Let's do the Winnie as the 416 Rem Mag.

THE MAN has spoken! That is what we will do!

I guess the point of this post was this. No matter what you start with you are going to have a grand or more in the action.

I am trying to think of a time that one would be needing 4 down out of any hunting rifle...three quick shots is pretty unlikely...

and if thta occurs...learn to top off quickly

Sounds like a place for a .473 head and stripper clips.

I didn't think any of this was about need.