Pre 64 build

[M70.338CS]

Hi. I’m starting the process of building on a bare, short action, pre 64 model 70. Action is complete, minus barrel, stock, floor plate, magazine spring and follower. Looking for gunsmith recommendations. Also wondering if anyone has re-barreled a pre 64 with a factory take off. Thanks

 

[norenorse92]

Pre 64 m70 are long action only. Perhaps you have a recent model crf model 70 which do come in a short action AFAIK.

I wouldn't use a factory barrel the extractor cut likely won't line up. You'll want to go custom for the barrel for sure.

Stocks are tricky for the m70 there's not a lot of options for them. What sort of rifle are you trying to build?

Mcmillan, stockys and bell and carlson do synthetic stocks for the m70. You can find a factory stock probably pretty cheap also.

 

[Cjk2008]

There is a good smith in western Nebraska give him a call. I say mix the old with the new and put a Proof carbon fiber 22 creed barrel on it. Assuming its a standard bolt face.

 

[M70.338CS]

Thanks! Looks like there are some nuances that differentiate between long and mag actions. Even what Winchester called a “short mag”, in the day.

 

[M70.338CS]

Plan would be a lightweight varminter with 20” barrel chambered in .22-250 ai. I like the McMillan game stalker style stock.

 

[M70.338CS]

Carbon fiber seems like a must…

 

[Cjk2008]

22 creedmoor! The ballistics have to be similar don’t they?

 

[Cjk2008]

Yeah you should definitely do a carbon fiber.. Unless you REALLY want the classic look.

 

[wyosam]

Meh, carbon is a fad on its way out.


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[Cjk2008]

Meh, carbon is a fad on its way out.


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You think so? I feel like carbon barrels are becoming more popular than ever. There seems to be more factory produced guns with carbon barrels now too.

 

[M70.338CS]

Carbon runs cooler. Not into the crapmoor fad. Ackley was ahead of his time.

 

[Cjk2008]

Carbon runs cooler. Not into the crapmoor fad. Ackley was ahead of his time.

Haha. Crapmoor that funny. Unfortunately I think that’s here to stay. Ackley stuff is good but it’s not mainstream unfortunately. 280ai is probably the most “mainstream” even that isn’t that common. I’ve never compared ballistics on a 22 creed vs. 22-250ai

 

[wyosam]

Carbon runs cooler. Not into the crapmoor fad. Ackley was ahead of his time.

First part is a fallacy. The inside of that barrel heats up just as fast, and cools slower.


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[ericmcd]

Take a look at the bansner rifles for inspiration. Always loved them. modern, classy and classic all at the same time. I can't afford one but did a similar build on an m70 using one of their stocks and I love it.

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[gbflyer]

Sunny Hill can help you with your missing magazine components. You can use an original take off barrel, lining up the extractor cut is not a problem. If you want an original contour but a new barrel, I think Lilja has it in their arsenal of contour files. Theres a fellow named Kevin Weaver in CO who can build your rifle stem to stern.