Looking for recommendations for a gunsmith to true up the action on my Winchester model 70 and Re barrel it.
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12-04-2018, 12:32 PM #1MGO Member Forum User
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Winchester model 70 gunsmith
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12-04-2018, 01:32 PM #2I am a Forum User
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Kelby Rifles or Short Action Customs. Both are in northeast Ohio.
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12-04-2018, 04:22 PM #3I am a Forum User
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Call williams and ask if they handle that kind of work.
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12-06-2018, 11:07 AM #4I am a Forum User
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Have you talked with Doug Jones ? ...(248-852-6490)
I've seen him rebarrel a variety of rifles,& pretty sure he can do whatever you need or want..
he is a master gunsmith.Last edited by joepistol; 12-06-2018 at 11:13 AM.
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12-06-2018, 01:09 PM #5MGO Member
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Mackinaw Kid (Cowboy shooter) Has a nice machine shop and works on 1897 Winchesters, I assume he can work on your Model 70. Lapeer Mi. 810-245-7040
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12-06-2018, 05:37 PM #6MGO Member
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Williams gun sight does quite a bit of this type work.
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12-06-2018, 06:39 PM #7I am a Forum User
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Model 70 receivers are difficult to true due to their profile, unlike the round action receivers. They require careful fixturing. Go with a real pro or you will be wasting your money.
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