New LH Bansner CF stock Model 70 in 308 Norma Magnum

[Wenaha]

Just recently took delivery of one of my LH Model 70s from Mark Bansner's shop. The barrel is by BRUX, and one piece bottom metal by Sunnyhill. John McLaughlin of Helena did the metal work and Mark Bansner provided the stock and metal finishing. This rifle is a sort of Rubicon for me, as all my other rifles are cold rust blued steel and English or French walnut and fine checkering and finish. This rifle is Ceracoated and fitted in a carbon fiber stock. With a 24" medium sporter contour barrel, Tallry QD mounts, and with 3-15X Tract Toric UHD it weighs in at 8 lbs.

The choice of the Norma Magnum was, perhaps, unusual these days but it is a fine cartridge, will push a 180 grain .308 bullet to around 3000 fps and has a reputation for accuracy. Plus I like older stuff that is just a bit different.

 

[DrMike]

The 308 Norma Magnum is a great cartridge that will serve you well throughout NA. Congratulations on a good looking firerm

 

[Blkram]

As a fellow lefty and also appreciate cartridges that aren't as popular despite their capabilities, I can say that this looks like a rifle that will provide years of pleasure in owning, shooting and carrying afield on new adventures and memory making!
Hope she shoots as good as she looks!
While the brass and/or ammo can be more difficult to find, Norma builds excellent stuff and should serve you well!

While she may not have the same beauty as a well blued rifle in a stock of nicely figured wood, it will prove itself durable to use and weather on those occasions where you may be reluctant to take one of your other fine rifles afield. (I have a couple of similarly configured rifles for just such occasions too.)

 

[gerry]

As a fellow lefty and 308 Norma fan I really like that rifle. She's a beauty!

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

I have always wondered why Winchester didn’t go the .308 Norma Mag/.30-338 route with their .300 Win Mag cartridge design. A 180 grain bullet at 2950-3000 fps is perfectly possible therein. I have always thought about taking a Springfield ‘03 or Enfield 1917 sporter and having it reamed out to .30-338 (or .300 Ouch & Ouch) just for kicks.

I do love the Model 70!! Can’t wait to see the hunting pictures!

 

[DrMike]

As a fellow lefty and 308 Norma fan I really like that rifle. She's a beauty!

I was waiting for you to wade in, Gerry. I knew your experience with the 308 Norma left a positive impression on you.