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What is involved in changing a 2-position M70 style swing safety to a 3-position? How much smithing/cost does this require? | ||
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the dakota and gentry 3 positions can work - if there is bluing involved, it will cost more... remove 2 position, inspect bolt parts, install 3 position, test, fit..test..fit..test..fit ... IF the safety isn't 180 degrees out of time, its not a tough job. then you will likely have to fit the safety to the stock, if it is closely fitted 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 | |||
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HUH?? Not a sinple job, at least not for a neophyte. It needs to be fitted by someone who knows what to do. It needs a notch in the back of the bolt body to lock the bolt and it needs to be timed correctly. Too many times I have seen installation done with no regard for bolt indexing. I would charge about $135 labor to change it out. Jim Kobe 10841 Oxborough Ave So Bloomington MN 55437 952.884.6031 Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild | |||
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I definitely do not plan to do this job myself. All smithing would be done by a pro with experience on mauser actions. Thanks for the $ bogey Jim, this is what I was seeking as I weigh the changes I want vs. the budget. | |||
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howdy Jim ... now that you are wrapped around the axle, go back and show me where *I* said it was a simple job.... i said it wasn't a tough job ..these aren't synonyms, are they? if the part is worth a hoot, that is 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 | |||
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Jeffe I think your post was a bit unclear. When I read your post I thought the same thing Jim did. Your post almost made it sound like it was a simple swap, but I knew that was not what you intended. You didn't mention the machine work involved. You wrote your reply as though it was intended for a gunsmith instead of a newbie. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Jason ..(this is WITH humor, as it could come over grumpy)allow me to restate So, it's not a tough job, FOR A GUNSMITH .. better? and i STILL didn't state it was a simple job   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 | |||
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I've done a couple using a file and dremel to cut the notch. Not "super" difficult but not a 5 minute swap either. It is not a project for someone to start with. As usual just my $.02 Paul K | |||
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The truth is that once you know how to do it, it's actually not that hard to do, at all. | |||
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