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Pmclaine is correct about my ignorance of the finer points of the Win M70. I've never even shot one. In fact we could probably fill up a whole thread just addressing all the things I don't know or understand about the M70, especially vintage M70's.
When I posted the link to the GB auction my thoughts were along this line: We are discussing converting M70's into replica Viet Nam era sniper rifles. Here was one that exhibited several of the characteristics that those of you with knowledge of the originals were talking about, but that had already been screwed with. Someone looking to create a replica could buy it and make his replica without feeling guilty about cutting or drilling it because this wasn't a pristine original in factory condition. I apologize for being too eager.
pmclaine:
I still haven't had a chance to shoot my Cabela's acquisition. I've been busy with other shooting activities and haven't had a chance to get glass mounted on it. It looks like your load development is going well! I hope to someday have one that will shoot that well. You might enjoy this,
It isn't a sniper rifle but it is former military