pre 64 action in a 1972 model 70

[cornfed29]

Looking to replace the action in my 70 with a pretty 64. Can this be done? I see the new 70s are coming with the pre-64 style action.

[Rip Van Winkle]

The short answer is, yes it's possible but why would you want to? By the time you get done modifying the breech face of the barrel and stock to fit a different action you'll spend as much as just buying a complete pre 64 rifle.

[old guy]

Yes, why would you do this, I have owned at least 4 of those post 64s and have shot a couple more and they are some of the most accurate rifles I have ever fired.

I also had 3 pre 64s (still have one) and they are my favoreit rifles.
It would take a lot of work to switch actions, what caliber is yours?

John

[cornfed29]

I've heard the post 64 action was one of the biggest changes they made from pre-64 to post-64 model. Mine is in 308. I'm no gunsmith, so I don't know all that would go into it. Thanks.

[cornfed29]

I've heard the post 64 action was one of the biggest changes they made from pre-64 to post-64 model. Mine is in 308. I'm no gunsmith, so I don't know all that would go into it. Thanks.

[old guy]

That 1972 mod 70 you have is a fine rifle in my opinion, unless you already have a pre 64 action they are hard to find and spendy, you can change the action if you want but you will gain nothing and will spend a lot of money.
If I had an action laying around I would build a whole new rifle on it.

John

[Rip Van Winkle]

That 1972 mod 70 you have is a fine rifle in my opinion, unless you already have a pre 64 action they are hard to find and spendy, you can change the action if you want but you will gain nothing and will spend a lot of money.
If I had an action laying around I would build a whole new rifle on it.

John

+1

[cornfed29]

Thank you all for the input. I love the way she shoots now. Just a thought I had, so I figured I'd fish for input. I'd be happy to burn some powder some day if any of ya live in/near the Twin Cities metro.

[cornfed29]

Thank you all for the input. I love the way she shoots now. Just a thought I had, so I figured I'd fish for input. I'd be happy to burn some powder some day if any of ya live in/near the Twin Cities metro.