M70 build
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Re: M70 build
They are out there but the smiths that put pads on threw the steel in the corner and cut the widows peak out, most of them are dead now, that low comb stock and an 06 kick like hell off the bench or prone, Im taking mine to the deer stand today.
They are out there but the smiths that put pads on threw the steel in the corner and cut the widows peak out, most of them are dead now, that low comb stock and an 06 kick like hell off the bench or prone, Im taking mine to the deer stand today.
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Doc ... any photos of your build?
I found a cherry 1953 M70 30-06 for sale in a local shop on consignment that was selling for a great price and had to pick it up. Originally was going to convert it to a sniper M70 but the thing is in such great shape, I can't get myself to do it. Am settling for just installing Witchata sling swivels and a repro unertyl scope.
Doc ... any photos of your build?
I found a cherry 1953 M70 30-06 for sale in a local shop on consignment that was selling for a great price and had to pick it up. Originally was going to convert it to a sniper M70 but the thing is in such great shape, I can't get myself to do it. Am settling for just installing Witchata sling swivels and a repro unertyl scope.
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Doc this should be what you are looking for.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/247970B.htm
Doc this should be what you are looking for.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/247970B.htm
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Doc, could a guy use that butt plate and just mill off the point to get you up and running, until you can find the real deal?
Just a thought.
Respectfully,
Chet
Doc, could a guy use that butt plate and just mill off the point to get you up and running, until you can find the real deal?
Just a thought.
Respectfully,
Chet
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You may want to check with Texas Brigade Armory and Celtic Rifles ... both look like they offer builds of these and may have a source for you on the butt plate.
You may want to check with Texas Brigade Armory and Celtic Rifles ... both look like they offer builds of these and may have a source for you on the butt plate.
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If you are going to use that standard stock, you will need the standard butt. Not the flat target butt. I think your standard stock is a late one that had a plastic butt. So, it does not have the tip inletted into the heal. If you are going to do it right, you need a low comb, steal butt stock. I have not seen a target weight barrel in a monte carlo stock. The USMC ones were all low comb. Your stock has some value so a trade will likely be possiable. Good luck with your project.
If you are going to use that standard stock, you will need the standard butt. Not the flat target butt. I think your standard stock is a late one that had a plastic butt. So, it does not have the tip inletted into the heal. If you are going to do it right, you need a low comb, steal butt stock. I have not seen a target weight barrel in a monte carlo stock. The USMC ones were all low comb. Your stock has some value so a trade will likely be possiable. Good luck with your project.
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@Doc ... I spoke with Connor at Celtic Rifles today and he is a wealth of information regarding the M70. It is worth speaking with him, he may be able to help you out here.
@Doc ... I spoke with Connor at Celtic Rifles today and he is a wealth of information regarding the M70. It is worth speaking with him, he may be able to help you out here.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are going to use that standard stock, you will need the standard butt. Not the flat target butt. I think your standard stock is a late one that had a plastic butt. So, it does not have the tip inletted into the heal. If you are going to do it right, you need a low comb, steal butt stock. I have not seen a target weight barrel in a monte carlo stock. The USMC ones were all low comb. Your stock has some value so a trade will likely be possiable. Good luck with your project. </div></div>
What he said , The later monte carlo stock will feel better when you shoot, the low comb stocks kick like hell on the bench! It all depends on how accurate you want to make the gun, mine is a 56' target so the serial no is out of range, the old 8x unertl scopes are priced so far out of whack I gave up. the stock you want will have 20 lpi checkering, a few had no checkering. very best to you on a super ( my personal favorite) gun. The plastic butt plate you need for that stock is easy to find, I will dig around as I may have one.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are going to use that standard stock, you will need the standard butt. Not the flat target butt. I think your standard stock is a late one that had a plastic butt. So, it does not have the tip inletted into the heal. If you are going to do it right, you need a low comb, steal butt stock. I have not seen a target weight barrel in a monte carlo stock. The USMC ones were all low comb. Your stock has some value so a trade will likely be possiable. Good luck with your project. </div></div>
What he said , The later monte carlo stock will feel better when you shoot, the low comb stocks kick like hell on the bench! It all depends on how accurate you want to make the gun, mine is a 56' target so the serial no is out of range, the old 8x unertl scopes are priced so far out of whack I gave up. the stock you want will have 20 lpi checkering, a few had no checkering. very best to you on a super ( my personal favorite) gun. The plastic butt plate you need for that stock is easy to find, I will dig around as I may have one.
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Hello,
If you are planning a true M70 build you will need the metal buttplate with the "tooth" on the top.
Interestingly, you have the rifle setup correctly currently with the target stock, all you need is a 20X Lyman Super Targetspot scope to make a Van Orden rifle... the father of the M70.
Hello,
If you are planning a true M70 build you will need the metal buttplate with the "tooth" on the top.
Interestingly, you have the rifle setup correctly currently with the target stock, all you need is a 20X Lyman Super Targetspot scope to make a Van Orden rifle... the father of the M70.
Re: M70 build
I built the M70 under folder a few months ago. Just finished the fixed stock last night. Now I need to get these babies hot blued. Bought the kits a ...
I built the M70 under folder a few months ago. Just finished the fixed stock last night. Now I need to get these babies hot blued. Bought the kits a ...
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