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| I'm looking for one (or 2) myself. Any info would be helpful. |
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| quote: Originally posted by 22WRF: Depends on what size you are looking for.
I currently have a Blackburn Model 70 # 3 that is made from 303 Stainless steel. I don't know if Ted is going to make anymore or not. You could call them and ask. Otherwise, I would sell mine for $400.
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| Posts: 2659 | Location: Southwestern Alberta | Registered: 08 March 2003 |
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| Also be aware that the trigger would likely need to be modified as well. |
| Posts: 2659 | Location: Southwestern Alberta | Registered: 08 March 2003 |
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| Blackburn is sold out of the Stainless guards, at least I hope. Maggie said that they were sending me their last one.
Duane (Sound Metal Products) is running Model 70 bottom metal right now, I imagine now is a good a time as any to approach him about producing stainless units. |
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| 303 is an "easier to machine" stainless..not as "stainless" as 304...which is a bitch to machine. The possible drawback is that 303 will not take a hi polish...don't know how imnportant that is???
I never ask for firm commitments, but I'd like to know the level of serious interest. I'll have to shop for the bar stock and then can give a ballpak price.
I truly suspect not much more thn 1018..but the world is full of surprises! |
| Posts: 2221 | Location: Tacoma, WA | Registered: 31 October 2003 |
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| curious: whaat kind of ss does winchester use in their model 70s? |
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| Can you get 416 SS in the right size for triggerguard?
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| Posts: 1634 | Location: Washington State | Registered: 29 December 2002 |
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| Scrollcutter...I don't know...tell me more about 416 |
| Posts: 2221 | Location: Tacoma, WA | Registered: 31 October 2003 |
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| The 400 grade stainless is easier to work with. The 300 grade is soft and has a lot of stress in it. 300 grade has alot of nickel in it and will not rust as easy as 400 grade in my experience. |
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| What he said... Aren't most of the actions and barrels made from heat treated 400 grade stainless. I know that 416 engraves very well, so I assumed the machining would be the same.
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| A lot of the Remington clones are made from 416R stainless. It machines like butter. Duane, I can send you some to play with. I go to my friendly barrel maker and get drops and mess ups. Butch |
| Posts: 8964 | Location: Poetry, Texas | Registered: 28 November 2004 |
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| Drops and mess ups I know all about...yes..I'd appreciate it. Tried to get some prices today..unable to do so...can you believe that ? Will try again tomorrow |
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| I'll mail some out in a flat rate box tomorrow. Butch |
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| the 410,416 SS get 'more stainless" when heat treated. |
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