Are the push feed M70's that bad
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The P/F M-70 went through a couple upgrades,one in '68 and '72.That's when they put the hook on a lug to smoothen out the bolt.They are longer boxed than the pre'64s,making them a better fit for H&H family of cartridges.They didn't have to remove the metal behind the bottom lug to make a feed ramp . I have heard the hammer forged barrels tend to be a touch better then the older cut rifled ones.The extractor gives more problems than the Remington,but the bolt handles stay on better than the Remingtons.They are both soldered on. All and all a good solid rifle,usually a used one is good deal cheaper than a Remington.
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I've got one of each in Winchester.
The pushfeed is in 3006 and has been a very reliable and accurate tool for many years. I have very occasionally had it miss feed over the years - not sure how. It remains a very accurate rifle.
The CRF is a 338. Has never miss fed or jammed, extremely accurate, not quite stock.
I personally prefer the CRF but they are both very good rifles.
The pushfeed is in 3006 and has been a very reliable and accurate tool for many years. I have very occasionally had it miss feed over the years - not sure how. It remains a very accurate rifle.
The CRF is a 338. Has never miss fed or jammed, extremely accurate, not quite stock.
I personally prefer the CRF but they are both very good rifles.
I can't speak for the M70 personally but the CRF bolts I have experience with can be field stripped in seconds for cleaning - I expect the CRF M70 is as well. While the requirement for this is remote, it is definitely one thing I check off in the "Gotta Have" column.
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I would not do this on a regular basis. Its hard on your brass not to mention your extractor. You will also find small brass shavings contaminating your chamber if you do this often enough.
Mauser, Winchester or otherwise its not the best idea.
But hey its your property
Then you are using what a Swedish armour would consider a damaged rifle.
It's not meant to be used this way.
Safe enough for use, but generally one of the first things looked for when a Swede buyer looks at a rifle for sale.
I found an article on this topic a few years back, but I'm at a loss to where it went...I hate it when stuff finds legs and walks away.
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I would not do this on a regular basis. Its hard on your brass not to mention your extractor. You will also find small brass shavings contaminating your chamber if you do this often enough.
Mauser, Winchester or otherwise its not the best idea.
But hey its your property
You are correct do this a couple times and then look at your brass!
Looks like a dremil went off on it!
bob
LOL: I'll take that as a positive point for the PF's...but that's OK, I'll keep my feet planted firmly on Terra Firma
last time on my back was....oh well, no need to get into details Wear or out right damages to the part that holds onto the base of the cartridge.
I have a feeling the CD I had my old Mauser info on went walking with a bunch of other computer CDs several moves ago.
I'll certainly let you know if I can find the info again.
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