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M70 Classic in 338 ( Pictures! )

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22 August 2003, 03:17
Jim Kobe
M70 Classic in 338 ( Pictures! )
338 Win Mag

Stock: English walnut, oil finished, Inletted sling swivel studs, Pillar Bedded, Pachmayr Decelerator pad, magnum cross bolts, Ebony caps with ebony tip with widow's peak, checkering all hand spaced and cut, 24 LPI Wrap around point pattern

Action: Winchester new model 70 classic, (It feeds) new bolt know, built up and checkered bolt release, re-contoured rear tang, re-contoured Williams bottom metal, action trued.

Barrel: Lilja

Scope and mounts are Leupold, 2.5 x 8

All metal is finished in a Matte Blue Finish.

I just finished up this rifle just in time for customers Elk hunt this fall

M70 338 Bottom Profile.

M70 338 Cheekpiece Side.

M70 338 Full Profile.

M70 338 Bottom Metal.
22 August 2003, 04:03
Cold Bore
Oooohhhh, that's pretty. Nice work. [Smile]

But it's a lefty! [Razz]
22 August 2003, 04:53
mbogo375
Very nice work. If it was right handed I could find a spot for it in my gun cabinet [Wink] .

Jim
22 August 2003, 05:06
trigger
Very nice work. That had to take many hours of work.
How much does something like this cost? Send me a PM or email if you don't want to publish the info.

I'll guess in the $5K range, But I don't have clue.

[ 08-21-2003, 20:07: Message edited by: trigger ]
22 August 2003, 05:06
fla3006
Nice work! I'm a lefty too.
22 August 2003, 11:28
Jim Kobe
So as not to let on per the owner, the price is between $3k and $4k.

I can make one in a RH version if you want.
22 August 2003, 18:30
Bill Leeper
Jim, this is just the kind of thing that pisses me off! After going out and throwing rocks at my own personal elk rifle, my shoulder will be sore for a week. Fotunately I don't throw any more accurately than I shoot and the rifle was unhurt. Regards, Bill.
22 August 2003, 18:32
Customstox
Jim, that looks damn nice. Excellent work.
23 August 2003, 09:17
mho
Nice! The configuration in front of the floorplate looks stunning. How does it feel?? Are the "edges" a problem "feelwise"??

- mike
23 August 2003, 01:37
Jim Kobe
The detail in front of the floorplate is simply a different type of transition from the "slab" sides to the round forend. It feels great and does not interfere with the fit.

Thanks for the accolades.

Jim
23 August 2003, 07:51
triggerguard1
Boy Jim, that sure is a nice floorplate [Big Grin] [Big Grin]

Nice work. Glad to have you as a customer.
How long did it take to do the inletting?? I ran out of patience on doing that some time ago, and went to CNC.
23 August 2003, 10:04
Scrollcutter
Jim
Nice work on the rifle. It looks great and the checkering is aesthetically and technically impeccable.

It does,in my estimation, seem to be missing some scratching on her bottom metal. LOL!

R.