Which way to go first?

[jmad_81]

I need some more opinions. I'm going to start builting my 270 WSM project this spring, and it is my first custom project. The plan is to put a good McMillian Hunters Edge on it with a 24" stainless fluted factory conture barrel. Going to have the action tuned and all the works while I'm at it. I'm not going to be able to afford to do it all at once. Looking like might take a three or four months to get it all the way done I'm hoping.

So my question is do I put a stock on it first, or do I do the barrel and action first? I plan on using this gun for deer in the end of sept/first of Oct., and then again in the first of Oct. for a wy. speed goat hunt. Either way I'm going to be out some money around the end of May to start this, but my concern is having it back soon enough to get it broke in and get some loads worked up for it before the end of Sept.

I'm leaning on getting the action and barrel done first so that I can start breaking it in earlier with the stock I have, and then getting the McMillian stock in augest hopefully.

Whats your $.02?

 

[JD338]

I would get the action blue printed and a good barrel. You can always add a stock later.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

I agree with Jim. Have you secured an action yet?

 

[jmad_81]

Yeah I bought one of super black shodow ones from wal mart when they first came out. Was going to build a 6.5 WSM but fell in love with the 270 WSM.

 

[FOTIS]

OK then you got a decent platform. Git 'er done!

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Jmad, I just bought one of those fm Sportsman's when they were going out of business. $279.00. I haven't pulled the action out of the stock yet (the barrel was factory floated), but I would certainly evaluate the quality of the stock for my intended purpose first. Make sure it has a good bedding surface ect. Since you plan on using a factory coutour, the stock should be sufficent, so, print the action, and add your custom barrel first. If you decide to go with a heavier barrel, then you may need a better stock to take the added weight.

 

[jmad_81]

Thanks guys. Action and barrel first win!

 

[YoteSmoker]

An easy thing you can do is lighten the God awful trigger. Very simple on a M70. One screw, one lock nut. You should be able to find info on how to do it on line. I did it by experimentation on my own and it actually worked! For safety, it is very important to make sure it will not engage with the safety on by "slam-fire". After you have it adjusted where you think you want it, really slam the bolt forward a few times and ensure it doesn't engage the firing pin. Next, smack the hell out of the side of the stock, same thing. Lastly really drop it hard on it's butt a few times. If it passes all these tests, you should be good to go. If not, replace it with a Timney.

For liablility reasons, we never had this conversation.

 

[jmad_81]

What conversation?

I already took care of it. Might of gone a bit to light so before I do anymore shooting with it, I'll be tightening it up a bit just to be safe.