Model 70 30-06 build thread...

[Ridgerunner665]

I did a thread similar to this with the one that got ruined...figured I'd start another one for this rifle.

The plan is:
SC made model 70 long action
#3 contour barrel...barrel maker still undecided but leaning towards a Krieger...chromoly steel with a SAAMI chamber.
Zeiss HD5 3-15x42 (Z600)
Talley Lightweight mounts
McMillan Supergrade stock (same stock that was on the other rifle)

Looking to end up at around 9 lbs. loaded weight (sling, scope, ammo)...no more than 9.25 lbs....been playing around with barrel weight calculators, found out that there ain't much difference between a #3 (medium sporter) 30 caliber barrel and a #2 (standard sporter) 27/28 caliber barrel...I'm gonna go with the #3.

Thats as far as I've gotten...this is gonna take a while probably...I'm expecting at least a year before I get the finished rifle in my hands, maybe more....unless I happen to find the right barrel in stock somewhere in the next few days.

Gonna cash out some vacation pay in a couple weeks (vacation resets 5/28)...that should give me the funds to get this ball rolling.

 

[truck driver]

Good lock with the new build Ridgerunner665.

 

[Vince]

I'll be interested in the progression of this build. Have fun!

 

[ScreaminEagle]

Sounds like its gonna be an awesome rifle! Are you having Chad do the work?

 

[SJB358]

Sounds like a perfect build. Since your ordering a barrel, I'd see if Krieger can match your old rifles contour if you liked it. Might make bedding it back to your stock easier and they seem plenty heavy enough as is. If your planning to take it West, 9lb's is just about right for a rock solid shooter and a rifle you can move around without wheels under it.

 

[sask boy]

RR, that sound like a great build. There is just something about a custom rifle build that gets my adrenalin going :wink:. I am looking forward to journey of the build hopefully with lots of photos.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[pre6422hornet]

Sounds like a great build! Can't wait to see it.

 

[BK]

Just for me personally, I'd have a hard time buying an aftermarket CM barrel

 

[6mm Remington]

Good luck on the build. It sounds pretty sweet. The 30-06 is one that deserves to be "customized" for sure!! :grin: It is such a fantastic cartridge. So what weight bullet do you intend to shoot? For me personally, depending on use, the 165 gr. in the 30-06 is superb. IMR4350 or H4350 and you are all set.

Get us some pictures as soon as you can.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

Decided to get a Nosler rifle...mods please delete.

 

[SJB358]

Decided to get a Nosler rifle...mods please delete.

Nice! Way to go RR! Give us some details!

 

[Vince]

Do tell.
Please don't delete this thread.
There is much information to be gleaned in this and other threads even if the situation that precipitated the original message has changed.

Vince

 

[.300winmag]

Grizzly stocks a wide variety of Bartlein barrels in common calibers, lengths, and twists. If you want a premium barrel fast, I'd look there.