need winchester Model 70 bolt

[kperry]

Anyone know how or where to get replacement model 70 bolt?
Winchester says this is part not availible for sale.
Rebarreling a model 70 stealth II from 243 wssm to 6.5 284, have the barrel coming, need the smaller bolt face.

KP

 

[kperry]

You may be right, I'll have to do some more research.
Thanks--

KP

 

[kperry]

Yeah, my problem is that the idea of using the short action bolt will not work. I had not intended to use the magazine, and the round and brass goes in & out of the smaller port well enough to use as a single shot,1000 yard gun). I just have to figure out if it's feasible to modify the wssm bolt face and extractor to work properly.

KP

 

[JDJones]

You may be able to shorten a long action bolt, it would require alot of work but it can be done, probably alot cheaper to sell that action and buy a Lawton rather than buy the bolt have the work done then fited to your action, it''l liklely cost a couple hundred dollars to buy a bolt and have it cut down and fitted.

 

[JDJones]

But then again if your using it as a single shot you could always chamber for a regular WSM case, it may require removing the bolt to extract a live round but how often you do that?

I had a friend now,rest his soul) that had a 7mm-300wby improved built on a short action rem 700. It was a super accurate gun to

 

[kperry]

Yeah, I think shortening a bolt with the proper face would be easier than modifying the correct bolt length that has to big a face. The problem is Winchester doesn't want to sell me the bolt, long or short. I have heard the Browning A bolt may work, and they are available, but I have not confirmed that. I can do the mods myself and this would convert a rifle I like and don't shoot because of the cartridge to a rifle I could use in 1000 yard matches. It's always something

KP

 

[aixenmemphis]

Google Numerich. They have tons of bolt assemblies.

 

[kperry]

Thanks for the tips & ideas guys. I'm going to look into both, finding another bolt, and, or, converting to a 6.5 WSSM. I need to consult with a experienced wildcat builder for recommendations.

KP

 

[JDJones]

Numrich has bolts,I have bought several over the last couple years, was finding them on E-aby for a while but they all seemed to sell for $200+ each, I got both mine from Numrich for under $150,and they were NEW !!