Model 70 classic stainless 30-06 will not group

[rickyw]

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

 

[Deere_Man]

Did you try 150gr Federal blue box?

 

[bhovda]

The factory synthetic stocks aren't very good, lots of flex. My recoil lug was bedded with hot glue from the factory. I had a different barrel spun up and chambered in 338 wby rpm and bought a HS Precision stock. Shoots great now. But a Tikka would be a simpler option

 

[rickyw]

Did you try 150gr Federal blue box?

No

 

[rickyw]

The factory synthetic stocks aren't very good, lots of flex. My recoil lug was bedded with hot glue from the factory. I had a different barrel spun up and chambered in 338 wby rpm and bought a HS Precision stock. Shoots great now. But a Tikka would be a simpler option

It is bedded in a bell and Carlson.

 

[Schmo]

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

As long as you know the scope is good, everything is tight and properly torqued, then sounds like everything is good to go there. I assume you can regularly shoot better than 2 MOA? I don’t mean that as a slam, just covering bases here. If you’re capable of better accuracy, I’d say you’re probably up against selling it or a rebarrel.

 

[rickyw]

As long as you know the scope is good, everything is tight and properly torqued, then sounds like everything is good to go there. I assume you can regularly shoot better than 2 MOA? I don’t mean that as a slam, just covering bases here. If you’re capable of better accuracy, I’d say you’re probably up against selling it or a rebarrel.

A fair question. Some of my recent groups with the 375 over bags (no lead sled)

 

[Schmo]

A fair question. Some of my recent groups with the 375 over bags (no lead sled)

If you’re shooting a 375 good, then I think we can rule out the shooter!