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The inside width at the fore end of the bbl channel is .750", McMillan site says up to #7 contour. Looks like there's plenty of room to open it up if need be. Marioq has dibs depending on whether or not its the correct inlet, otherwise its still available.

As per a question on another forum, this stock weighs 2lb 9oz

SOLD PENDING FUNDS McMillan Lazzeroni Sporter custom drop in Winchester Model 70 Long Action. Olive, black, and grey with Decelerator pad and sling studs. $450 shipped.

New MFG Mod 70 actions are pretty sweet out of the box these days with a lot of good changes. FNH is doing a fine job in my experience.

I typically number my shots for diagnosis, if you have determined a pressure point you're probably just going to chase your tail until you get it sorted. PM me if you want and I can check it out and help you with bedding if you want. I have a Mcmillan we can toss it in too if you want to see...

Has it been bedded? With the flier I would look there first, along with torque on all mounts and bases. What shot was the flier?

Where are you doing your shooting in Clovis? PM me when you head out and I might be able to meet up with you. I live in Clovis and shoot an STW as well, plus I have a friend that shoots one. We both run Model 70 Classics.

What state(s) do you hunt big game in most often? NM What is your primary long range hunting cartridge? 7mmSTW -------------------------------------- Regarding your primary long range hunting cartridge choice above: Do you use factory ammunition? No If so, which brand and load do...

Just wondering if anyone has played with using a Mod 70 WSSM action for any other round or if it is even possible due to the large dia bolt face?

I agree that the farther ANY load testing can be shot the better. That being said you can have success with 100yd ladders as well. I just got done working a load on a friends mod 700 sporter in 7 RUM. This rifle isn't designed to be a tack driver with that whippy factory bbl to begin with...

My thoughts were along the line of running brass through my Forster bushing bump die with a given bushing to get the OD I need. Then use an inside reamer, which I could even get in a custom size, to get the necks to the thickness i need. Am I missing something or would this work? if the necks...

I've had this prolonged project that all started with the purchase of a .223 WSSM. After playing with the factory rifle a little while I decided the round has some promise as something different to play with. I have a 30" Kreiger 8 twist bbl sitting at the smiths waiting for me to get him some...

Anyone have some good loads for 185 gr Berger VLD's in the 300 weatherby. I am curious if Retumbo would work with this combo and if so where to start. Maybe someone with Quickload has some ideas? Thanks in advance.

So far Retumbo is my go to powder for my STW. I just got my hands on some US869 but have yet to give it a try. I have always been able to get much better velocity out of my facory bbl'd STW than the books show. As always each rifle whether built identical or not is its own beast. In my...

Retumbo has been the absolute best powder for my 7STW. While everyone I talk to has had great luck with H870 and H1000 I have never gotten a good load with it. I have use Retumbo behind everything from 139gr Hornady SST's to 168 Bergers. Before I give any data I must give a disclaimer. My...