Is fabulous!

That is one nice looking setup Chuck. One thing I noticed is the Stainless Hex action screws on your rile. I'm interested in replacing the original Philips action screws on my M70 with stainless Hex Screws. Where can I buy these screws?

Cheers,

Maurice

Yes, I could use a set of stainless hex drive screws also. Looks like a McMillan Hunter's Edge stock. I have one on a stainless .308 Model 70 with olive paint and regular steel Talleys with a 2.5-8 Loopy. Runs 7.3 pounds or so. I stayed with the original three screw bottom metal on it, because of the width of the stock. Yours looks mighty nice, though.

Is Williams still planning to make a magnum Mauser action, or was that cancelled?

I bought all four sets of hex head guard screws a local sporting goods store had.

Chuck

I agree that it looks pretty good, but I think it could be better. I think it would look a whole lot better if it wasn't flat on the outside. It should be rounded just a bit and the edge shouldn't be so wide. Otherwise, it looks great on that rifle.

I think it would look alot better if it was a MAUSER 98 !!

Keep up the good work, Matt!!

Veddy nice Chuck!

When my 06 is done we'll have mirror rifles...

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Originally posted by 22WRF:
I agree that it looks pretty good, but I think it could be better. I think it would look a whole lot better if it wasn't flat on the outside. It should be rounded just a bit and the edge shouldn't be so wide. Otherwise, it looks great on that rifle.

I look at it as the material is there to do with as you see fit as far as fitting to your desire.

If the metal wasn't there....it would certainly be a lot more work trying to add it.

Chuck,

Do you know who manufactures these stainless hex screws?

Maurice

Less than 3 months ago, I got a set of the screws from Winchester's Parts & Service arm in Missouri.

Enigma, no clue. Sorry.

No worries and thanks for checking. I know B-Square makes a set of Hex screws for the Model 70 but they are blued steel, not stainless...

I have to agree that the Williams bottom metal is awesome. Especially considering that it costs around $100 for a set in the white. You cant touch the Sunny Hill or Blackburn for three times that amount. And this is on the shelf ready to deliver!!!!!

Matt at Williams was a big help to me in getting my set of bottom metal for my 22/250 project I just built. The stuff looks great and they bent over backwards to work around my schedule to get it to me. Impressive products and service.

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Originally posted by 500grains:
Is Williams still planning to make a magnum Mauser action, or was that cancelled?

Looks great, Chuck. Nice taste in a backwards rifle, BTW. Those stainless lefties aren't easy to come by.

I've got a couple of extractors and a set of bottom metal on the way for one of my M70s. Should be all good.

I just handled several of these units yesterday. Spectacular for the money. Heard they were forged in South America and finished here. Like Jeffe, hoping against hope that a M98 pattern is soon to follow...

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jeffeosso: I think it would look alot better if it was a MAUSER 98

ditto, but looks good on a M-70 too

i like the safety !! far superior to the model 70 which is on the wrong side for a right hand shooter.

where can i get one ?

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I think it would look alot better if it was a MAUSER 98 !!

I'm still waiting for mine, it doesn't look like they have an inventory on the shelf yet. They look nice and the price is right. I too think mauser metal would be a big success.

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Originally posted by Chuck Nelson:
Is fabulous!

Glad to see you liked it Chuck and thank you for the good report.

It's a good thing I'm not a southpaw, or I'd be pretty envious of that setup.

Matt,

M A U S E R 9 8!!!!

(please)

yep, the 98 Mauser!