slick Nick
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So I've come into an old but very clean model 70 and am considering a rebuild, any suggestions. I do more long range target than hunting so just some thoughts please.
Barrel/caliber change on 69 30-06 Winchester model 70
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Are you keeping the bolt head as-is? Any caliber preference? Are you oppose to wildcat?
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Deputy819
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Purely based on this parameter I would suggest the .284, 6.5x284 or even a 6.5x55 Swede Ackley Improved.
westexhunt
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Not much to go off of but 25/284 7 twist would be fun.
6.5x47 Lapua and 260 AI would be hands down winners, with brass being available. No files on a 6.5/06!
With more recoil, the 280 AI is a hands down winner.
With more recoil, the 280 AI is a hands down winner.
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slick Nick
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I have been a fan of 7 mm but also as I'm just kicking it around I am way open to suggestions. I do reload A LOT however I would prefer to stay with a brass that's readily available.
I planned on keeping the bolt head yes.
I planned on keeping the bolt head yes.
For .28 caliber, my recommendation is .280 AI 26" or longer barrel with the right twist for the bullet you are going to use. If you venture to a wildcat, I would take advantage of the 6.5 RPM case capacity or as-is. Peterson will be the brass soon.
.25 caliber: .25-06AI
.26 caliber: 6.5 RPM
.27 caliber: 270 AI
.28 caliber: .280 AI
.30 caliber: 30 GIbbs
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blksno
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For that action and bolt face. FOR ME, it would be either a 6.5 or 25 x 284 and use the 153 Berger or 131 Sierrra with a twist fast enough to run them.
I've got a 6.5 Sweed Improoved (6.5 Addiction) as well as a 6x284 and after having used both...when the time comes, I'll be rebarreling to a 25x284 about 20" long
I've got a 6.5 Sweed Improoved (6.5 Addiction) as well as a 6x284 and after having used both...when the time comes, I'll be rebarreling to a 25x284 about 20" long
