Model 70 LA rebarreled to 6.5 creedmoor

[rickyw]

I have a classic model 70 30-06 that I am looking at rebarreling. Would it be plausible to convert it to 6.5 creedmoor? I know I could just buy another gun, but I like this model 70. The current barrel is a poor performer.
Thanks

 

[SDHNTR]

I have a classic model 70 30-06 that I am looking at rebarreling. Would it be plausible to convert it to 6.5 creedmoor? I know I could just buy another gun, but I like this model 70. The current barrel is a poor performer.
Thanks

Make it a 6.5-06. Easy and more betterer.

 

[Formidilosus]

I have a classic model 70 30-06 that I am looking at rebarreling. Would it be plausible to convert it to 6.5 creedmoor? I know I could just buy another gun, but I like this model 70. The current barrel is a poor performer.
Thanks

Yes it is possible.

This is a PF M70 long action in 243 win-

 

[Spoonbill]

Yes it is possible.

This is a PF M70 long action in 243 win-

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How hard was this to do? Did you have to change the bolt stop or does using a dbm make it an easy change over?

 

[handwerk]

When I put together my adult daughter's rifle I sent a M70 06' SS classic to pacnor, they copied the factory contour, cut it to 22" and did the chamber (6.5CM) work. I then dropped it in a MCM edge....It turned out great, I'd do it again.

 

[Adbarnes01]

Make it a 6.5-06. Easy and more betterer.

x2 on the 6.5-06!!

 

[rickyw]

I’m actually leaning 7mm-08 now

 

[Wrench]

No mods are required.

 

[Formidilosus]

How hard was this to do? Did you have to change the bolt stop or does using a dbm make it an easy change over?

That rifle uses a CDI long action to short action AICS bottom metal- so no mods last that were needed. No mods to the bolt stop either.

 

[rickyw]

I did end up rebarreling this 30-06 to 7-08. And, it does not feed the cartridges on the left hand side of the magazine well. The rear of the cases slide under the bolt when it is brought forward. If I move the cartridges forward in the magazine it works better. Any thoughts on a fix? Worst case scenario I just rechamber it to 280ai.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Put a spacer in the back of the mag well, grab a shorter magazine follower?
280ai wouldn’t be a bad compromise though
Talk to whoever spun a new barrel on for ya and see what they can come up with

 

[rickyw]

Put a spacer in the back of the mag well, grab a shorter magazine follower?

This may be the most straightforward approach. Thanks.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

This may be the most straightforward approach. Thanks.

Might at least be worth exploring, May be the remedy