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    Berger 7mm 180 VLD, Will my 1/9.5 stabilize?

    I've got a 7mm RM that has a 1/9.5 barrel on it. The Berger 180 is saying 1/9 or faster. Opinions on whether I'll see any problems or lack of accuracy? I've ladder tested Bergers 180 hunting VLD at 300 yards and everything looks good so far. I'm loading up another detailed test before I start...
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    Ladder testing. *Check out the results*

    I'm running my first ladder test on a 7mm Rem Mag using Berger 180 grain VDLs. It's a Winchester M70 with a light (sporter) 26" barrel. The VDLs are set right on the lands in front of H1000. Fire formed Winchester brass and Federal 215M primers. I'm starting low at 58 grains and working up to 68...
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    Gunsmithing Finishing the finish on a quilted maple stock

    I have a rollover sporter quilted maple stock that I'm finishing. It has been bedded to my action (Win M70 7mm RM) and sanded to 320 grit. Went with Birchwood Casey Sealer Filler for two coats. Tru Oil from there sanding back to wood with 0000 steel wool between each coat. I've got 9 coats of...
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    Rifle Scopes Base for Win M70 LA

    I've got a Winchester M70 in 7mm RM. I had dovetail and windage rings/ two piece base but am looking for a good scope base and quality rings. The old rings left ring marks bad in my last scope and need to be lapped beyond 1" to get strait/ round. I'm going to be using A Leupold CDS scope so I...