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01 December 2008, 06:01
ColoradoMatt
Parting out a new model 70- would it be worth it?
I've considered buying ($900.00) and then parting out a new Columbia SC made Model 70 in a standard magnum caliber (300 win, 7mm rem etc) just to get the action. I would sell the barrel, stock and floor plate/trigger gaurd assembly (less follower and spring.). These actions seem to be made much better than the average new haven parts. My other option for my needs would be the long MRC 1999 for $585.00. My question is: How much can I expect to get for my take-off model 70 parts. I would only go with the model 70 if I can get close to the difference between my two options. Thanks for any advice.


Matt
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01 December 2008, 06:09
jeffeosso
75-150 for the stock
25-50 for the barrel


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01 December 2008, 06:28
Snowwolfe
Where are you gonna get a long MRC action for $585?

http://www.montanarifleco.com/Long%20actions.html


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01 December 2008, 06:37
jeffeosso
quote:
Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
Where are you gonna get a long MRC action for $585?

http://www.montanarifleco.com/Long%20actions.html


weird -- http://www.montanarifleman.com/longaction.htm

582 is list


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
01 December 2008, 07:10
Snowwolfe
Yea, Jeff sent me there new web site when I ordered that short action 2 weeks ago. Unless you have the new link you cant find the new prices.


My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
01 December 2008, 19:08
Toomany Tools
Seems very odd that they don't take to old site down.


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01 December 2008, 19:17
Dr. Lou
You won't break even if that's what you're goal is. You'd be better of finding a beater for $500-600. Lou


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01 December 2008, 21:03
Mark_Stratton
Hi Guys,

I have a new model 70 barreled action chambered for .300 Win Mag... Serial number G24710xx that is available... It was an exchange from a rifle project several years ago...
02 December 2008, 01:58
22WRF
Thats funny because I have looked closely at some of the "new" model 70s and I didn't see them as being any better in quality than some of the older classics that have the G serial number under 300,000. Some of the new ones I looked at had very loose floor metal and rather large gaps in the inletting.

If it were me, I would look for an Older Barreled action that has the Boss on it. Those actions are serialed g300,000 and less, and usually bring less money because nobody wants the boss. I have seen many for sale in the $650 range.
02 December 2008, 03:51
dempsey
Wow, the MRC is up to $700. Unless I was a lefty and I'm not I would cross them off my list and a get Winchester, preferably a used beater but even a new one and parted out.


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02 December 2008, 03:58
vapodog
quote:
Thats funny because I have looked closely at some of the "new" model 70s and I didn't see them as being any better in quality than some of the older classics that have the G serial number under 300,000. Some of the new ones I looked at had very loose floor metal and rather large gaps in the inletting.

I have one of the Carolina M-70 rifles.....It's a very nice and beautifully functioning rifle


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03 December 2008, 06:04
ColoradoMatt
I did not know about the price increase, as I only knew info from the old website. The several "Old" M70 classic's that I have seen seemed to be horribly machined. One was so bad that it made me just give up on them alltogether.


Matt
FISH!!

Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984:

"Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right."
05 December 2008, 00:17
22WRF
quote:
Originally posted by ColoradoMatt:
I did not know about the price increase, as I only knew info from the old website. The several "Old" M70 classic's that I have seen seemed to be horribly machined. One was so bad that it made me just give up on them alltogether.


You need to look at the ones that have a serial number under 300,000.