Gunsmithing To M70 or not

[Witch_Doctor]

I have decide to move forward with a new build. I have decided on .243 with a 7.5 or 8 twist to shoot 115 DTAC's. I am trying to decide whether or not to use a M700 action, or another custom. I am interested doing it off a Winchester M70, but don't know too much about it. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Patrick_S]

Re: To M70 or not

I'd do it. There are guys here on the hide that have built off of winnys before. DocEd here is a good one to talk to.

 

[J-Ham]

Re: To M70 or not

Mike at Underground Skunkworks has got my FN action as we speak and is doing a full number on it. He is another great guy to talk to about non-Remington (and Remington) based rifles. But obviously, I think it's a great idea.

 

[Jester8]

Re: To M70 or not

You wont regret it. Go for it, I love my M70.

 

[tepeter1]

Re: To M70 or not

I have ordered a Bartlein 1-11 20" and Greg Tannel at Gre-Tan rifles is building mine. I love the M70, CDI bottom metal, and my manners stock should be done in the next two weeks. Maybe I just like being different, but the FN M70 actions are just aswesome to me.

 

[Engine 22]

Re: To M70 or not

I picked up my GAP built 280AI Christmas eve. It's built off a push feed M70 that I got on the cheap. To say am am extremely happy would be an understatement. The M70 is a solid platform for a custom build. Why not try your build, if you didn't like it, I'd be shocked.