Gunsmithing creating vietnam model 70

[SANDMAN555]

i had a half baked idea of using a fn bolt gun , being that they are using the pre 64 Winchester actions, to convert into a host action for a Carlos Hathcock replica USMC model 70. I dnt have the technical and gunsmith know how to determine if this is possible or even worthwhile. Hopefully someone out there can advise if this is the way to go, or maybe there's a better way? Thanks.
-Phil

 

[Field]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

You can probably pick up a pre 64 action and bolt off Gun Broker that some moron has taken apart and selling in pieces. I have gotten a couple off there.

 

[gunnergirl81]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

+1 on what Field said, but it won't be fast. Here's one:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=277912038

You can find them cheaper if you're patient, or a good deal on a complete rifle.

 

[cattle buyer]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

Here ya go sandman, http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showthreaded&Number=3196844#Post3196844
find an old sporter stock and an 8x unertl scope and U have a Carlos Hathcock. I LOVE em, mine shoot like a house afire,but I can tell U the low comb sporter stock will jar ur teeth on the bench , u never notice it when bang floping a deer.

 

[cattle buyer]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cattle buyer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Here ya go sandman, http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showthreaded&Number=3196844#Post3196844
find an old sporter stock and an 8x unertl scope and U have a Carlos Hathcock. I LOVE em, mine shoot like a house afire,but I can tell U the low comb sporter stock will jar ur teeth on the bench , u never notice it when bang floping a deer.</div></div> she is gone to new home in WI.

 

[Apex Motorsports]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

Ok, I have an old rifle my dad handed down to me. How do you tell if your 70 is pre or post ?

 

[Nortex]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMC_4_life</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok, I have an old rifle my dad handed down to me. How do you tell if your 70 is pre or post ? </div></div>

Pre is a control round feed and will have a claw extractor much like a Mauser.

 

[Tactical22]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

So, does anyone know if the technical specs on the FN actions vary from the Vietnam era pre '64s?

 

[pipewhiner]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

Yes,action length etc. is different. The pre-64 model 70 was a long action as well. Subject to check, the various action lengths are: pre-64 7.450", post 64 7.575", and the short action that FN uses is 7.035".

 

[cattle buyer]

Re: creating vietnam model 70

The mod 70's used by Marines were usually mod 70 targets and the receivers were clip slotted, most were under sn# 48000 or there about.Most were in sporter stocks but not all, barrels were replaced with a douglas XX when the winchester barrels were shot out. TBA guys
http://www.texasbrigadearmory.com/m70.htm
are sharp on these guns.. very best