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.510 Wells Action Question

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09 March 2020, 21:14
Colt Commander
.510 Wells Action Question
I have a mid ‘90’s CRF Winchester M70 action.

It was originally chambered for 7mm STW.

Also on hand is a Sunny hill drop magazine
made for ultra mag rounds.

Is this action and magazine capable without
very excessive gunsmithing to accept and handle being made into a .510 Wells?

Thanks
09 March 2020, 21:41
jeffeosso
well .. to answer your question
the bolt face would need to be opened from .532 to .580

consider a 500 accrel or 500mbogo . neither will require the bolt face to be opened


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
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09 March 2020, 21:54
Colt Commander
I respect all the various ‘50s cartridges
but have a personal desire for the .510 Wells
if it is reasonably possible.
10 March 2020, 19:34
jeffeosso
cool -- it should work on a m70, though it will be 2 down, and feeding could be fun .. i would suggest asking, before the fact, if D'arcy Echols would take the feeding work


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com