Model 70 Range Day

I was able to score another left handed model 70 this week. This one is chambered in 270 Win. Now to decide whether to leave it a 270 or possibly re-barrel. I’ve kicked around the idea of a 7x57 Mauser or a 25-06 Rem. I’ll shoot it first and go from there. Either one should be a pretty straight forward re-barrel project. Decisions, decisions….
Nice set of M70's! Having one customized to 7x57 would be great. I bought one a few years back, a production FW for my son. Wish I had bought at least two of them! I don't recall if his had the larger mag box I think you need to seat the bullets longer for heavier projectiles. But I'd make sure of that.

Geesh, I'm talking myself into a new rifle that I don't need!
 

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Tdruck wrote on Shotgun Coach's profile.
Good morning,
Did you hunt w Leeuwkop at their ranch or in Zimbabwe? The ranch looks awesome, but I'll be in Zimbabwe for buffalo and whatever else we dig up.
What did you hunt for?
Vaccines?
What rifle did you use?
I feel like I need a good cotton safari shirt and an ammo belt to make the hunt feel right!
How often did you shoot prior to going?
Did you use sticks for shooting practice?



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