Gunsmithing barrel bedding: 2'' to far? pre-64 Target i

[Malpasocougar]

Found a lead on a Model 70 Target in 300 H&H mag. I haven't contacted the seller yet, but the ad says:
"Note: barrel is bedded for the 2 inches closest to the receiver. The rest is free floating" Is that to far or ok for that caliber?

Is that good/bad? Should this rifle with that mod still command such a price? Looking for a nice shooter, not just to collect.

Some isolated dings, but blueing is very nice: 98-99%. Some dings in the stock. No iron sights.


$3700

Probably don't come any cheaper, right?

 

[former naval person]

Re: barrel bedding: 2'' to far? pre-64 Target i

I'd go to one of the collector's websites and research it...having been bedded, it isn't factory original, and the value is way down from a virgin. Sounds too high to me...but, what do I know.

 

[Jerry m]

Re: barrel bedding: 2'' to far? pre-64 Target i

From what you described that seems high to me also. Fill out your profile and someone my be or could recommend a Winchester Model 70 expert in your area.

If you are buying as a collector is one thing, if you are buy for a competitive rifle - pass. There are better choices out there.

Good luck

Jerry

 

[wilshire1412]

Re: barrel bedding: 2'' to far? pre-64 Target i

I would say that is at least $1K more than it should be for a modified target Win 70.

The answer to your question about where to find one for a better price is to keep looking.

If you need one real bad right now you might try to negotiate on price some.

 

[KopfenJager]

Re: barrel bedding: 2'' to far? pre-64 Target i

Seems way high to me also. A few years ago I had a pre64 model 70 in 300H&H, not a target tho. paid about $1100 for it. sold it later for the same. I would keep looking.