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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


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the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
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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


Words aren't Murder - Political assassination is MURDER
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