I enjoy my classic stainless M70s. But, I have one, in 30-06, that for the life of me will not group. I’ve had it about 1.5 years. Here’s what I’ve put through it:
178 Eldx factory
180 interlock factory
175 LRX factory
180 Hornady outfitter cx factory
168 Hornady eldm with h4350, varget, superperformance, and ramshot hunter
200 Eldx with superperformance and H4350
Barnes 168 ttsx factory
All these loads are over 2 MOA plus. I’ve bedded the rifle with pro bed 2000 to a bell and Carlson stock. I’ve worked the trigger down to 1.5 lbs (no slam fire and I can drop it on its butt at 12” and it won’t fire…good trigger). It wears a trijicon credo 3-9 in Leupold backcountry rings.
I’m ready to can it, give in and buy a tikka. But first, any ideas on saving this thing? Just keep pouring money in with different loads?
Coincidentally, this is the second classic stainless 30-06 I’ve had this trouble with. The first become a 7-08. But, I’m trying to avoid a rebarrel at this time because of cost.
Thanks
178 Eldx factory
180 interlock factory
175 LRX factory
180 Hornady outfitter cx factory
168 Hornady eldm with h4350, varget, superperformance, and ramshot hunter
200 Eldx with superperformance and H4350
Barnes 168 ttsx factory
All these loads are over 2 MOA plus. I’ve bedded the rifle with pro bed 2000 to a bell and Carlson stock. I’ve worked the trigger down to 1.5 lbs (no slam fire and I can drop it on its butt at 12” and it won’t fire…good trigger). It wears a trijicon credo 3-9 in Leupold backcountry rings.
I’m ready to can it, give in and buy a tikka. But first, any ideas on saving this thing? Just keep pouring money in with different loads?
Coincidentally, this is the second classic stainless 30-06 I’ve had this trouble with. The first become a 7-08. But, I’m trying to avoid a rebarrel at this time because of cost.
Thanks
