Winchester Bolt

[bill2]

Where can I buy a .223 bolt for a Model 70 Winchester Stealth?

 

[bill2]

Where can I buy a .223 bolt for a Model 70 Winchester Stealth?

Found one.

 

[joed49]

Wow, first time someone has mentioned a Stealth in years! I have one in .308 and love it.

Would like to hear how your project goes.

 

[bill2]

Hello Joe,
Mine was one of the first stealth. It was a 22-250 however the barrel has gone South. Was going to cut cost and move to a 223 for matches. Just could not put .260 Remington aside so I took it to the Smiths shop today for a new Pac-Nor .260. So won't need that bolt after finding a source. Bill

 

[joed49]

My .308 is one of the first Stealths too, best shooting rifle I've ever owned. When this barrel is gone I've been thinking of doing a .260. Let me know how your project works out.

 

[jim_k]

Just worked up a load for my PacNor, and got 10 shots in 0.56". Most of that was vertical, so I'm going to change powder and try again; but PacNor makes great barrels, and 6.5 is really easy to tune and shoot. And I agree about the Winchester Stealth. Outstanding rifles!

 

[bill2]

My .308 is one of the first Stealths too, best shooting rifle I've ever owned. When this barrel is gone I've been thinking of doing a .260. Let me know how your project works out.

I will try to remember that Joe and be glad to do it. The Smith said he was working down a three month backlog. So please help me remember. Bill

 

[joed49]

Bill, I'll try to remember but can't promise. When mine wears out I'd like to do a .260 but I have a long way to go. I bought this stealth in 2005 with the intention of using it for long range shooting. To date I have put 90 rounds through it, it's almost boring to shoot being so accurate.

 

[Geno C]

Hello Joe,
Mine was one of the first stealth. It was a 22-250 however the barrel has gone South. Was going to cut cost and move to a 223 for matches. Just could not put .260 Remington aside so I took it to the Smiths shop today for a new Pac-Nor .260. So won't need that bolt after finding a source. Bill

What did you do with the 223 bolt that you found?

 

[bill2]

What did you do with the 223 bolt that you found?

The smith I use said he could get one, However I changed my plan and went with a .260 on my Stealth. I believe he said Numrich had them. Gun smith is Eric @ 812-664-0832

 

[bill2]

Just worked up a load for my PacNor, and got 10 shots in 0.56". Most of that was vertical, so I'm going to change powder and try again; but PacNor makes great barrels, and 6.5 is really easy to tune and shoot. And I agree about the Winchester Stealth. Outstanding rifles!

Thanks Jim! You have eased my concerns that I made a good choice in barrel manufactures and caliber. I'll sleep better tonight