model 70 win. rebarrel

[raildog]

I have a 1949 model 70 in 30-06 that only shoots abot a 2 inch group at 100 yrds. I am thinking about having this rife re-barreled in either a .270 or 6.5-06. I love this rifle's action but want a rifle that shoots better. The rifle is only in good condition and not that rare.
I reload for my .223 savage and can get less the 1 inch groups. I would like a larger caliber rifle that does the same. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Kenny

 

[GermanS1]

Kenny, put a good barrel on it in 30-06 and you'll not only get the accuracy you want but you'll preserve a piece of our legacy as a nation of .30 caliber riflemen. Other than the 1903 Springfield, there is no more classically American bolt action rifle than a 30-06 Model 70. With today's bullets and powders the 30-06 really shines.

 

[Preacher]

Plus 1 on keeping it a 30/06... set it up right and it will shoot ......

 

[kevinbritvec]

raildog,
Why don't you give Daid Tubb's,Superior Shooting Systems) Final Finish bullets a try first? I've have several factory barrels that improved dramatically after using his fire lapping bullets. If your original barrel comes back around after using them you'll still have an original rifle. If it doesn't work your only out around thirty bucks and an afternoon at the range.

kevin

 

[raildog]

Well guys I kept the Model 70 original and started really playing with the ammo. It seems the rifle has a pretty long chamber throat and I just kept increasing the C.O.A.L. until it was just off the rifling....wow what a difference 168 gr. Sierra Match-King, sub MOA, Hornady 150 gr. SP 1 MOA, this is with I believe 4831 SC powder, now if I can get a calm warm day to try it a longer ranges

 

[BoydAllen]

Try a seating depth about .010 longer than touch. Back up on your powder charge, and work up looking for pressure and accuracy. This change will increase pressure. If you want to make that 150 zip, try working up a load with H414. With any of this, you should not use the same load for cold and warm weather, without some testing, and by that I mean backing off and doing another work up. If you rifle has a long throat, you may find that book loads are a bit conservative, but don't take anyone's load, work up your own, and pay strict attention to pressure signs. If you see signs of excessive pressure, stop, and pull bullets on the rest of that load and any that are hotter. Keeping good notes, including ambient temperature at the range. Let us know of your progress.