Mod. 70 re-barrel

[Trout.bum.tim]

I have a mid 90’s Model 70 in .375h&h that I want to put a shorter barrel on and maybe rechamber to .375 ruger. I had a smith tell me he was unable to do it because of the controlled round feed cut that needs to be done on model 70’s. Can anyone recommend a smith that is able to do this?

 

[Deere_Man]

Hart

Hart Rifle Barrels

hartbarrels.com

 

[handwerk]

Jim Kobe in Mn. or Glen @ Outkast arms.

 

[cq4444]

Parish Davis in mobile alabama is doing mine right now. He is chambering a proof barrel, blueprinting and bedding the action. Very reasonable price and very responsive.

 

[Wrench]

You're problem is the case head diameter. It's not easy to go down in size. With the CRF cut you can't solder a bushing in....so it's a welding operation, which messes with the heat treatment. If you can find a 06 bolt, that's an easy job to open it up.....but not many want to marry the liability of welding on the critical portion of the bolt.

 

[BCsteve]

You're problem is the case head diameter. It's not easy to go down in size. With the CRF cut you can't solder a bushing in....so it's a welding operation, which messes with the heat treatment. If you can find a 06 bolt, that's an easy job to open it up.....but not many want to marry the liability of welding on the critical portion of the bolt.

.375 H&H and the the .375 Ruger are both magnum case head diameters.

 

[Wrench]

.375 H&H and the the .375 Ruger are both magnum case head diameters.

Geez....i was thinking 375 win.

 

[DavidReed]

You're way ahead if you leave it a .375 H&H.

 

[elsb0048]

Try Longrifles Inc.
Pretty sure Kampfeld will do it.
I think that Unknown Munitions may as well.