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New pre 64 model 70 owner.

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:58 pm
by Troy952
Hello from Michigan. Just joined the group after recently buying a 1946 model 70. Prior service Marine and have recently taken an interest in collecting old, classic rifles. Working on my M1 Garand collection and Winchester's at the moment. Glad to be here!

Re: New pre 64 model 70 owner.

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:15 pm
by redryder
Welcome aboard Troy.

Thank you for your service. I have only 1 military gun. 1942 Inland carbine "War Baby".

Semper Fi!

Re: New pre 64 model 70 owner.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:50 am
by Troy952
Thank you and Semper Fi!

Re: New pre 64 model 70 owner.

PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2020 9:48 pm
by bob lewis
Welcome Troy, participate and enjoy. What cartridge is your M 70 chambered for?

Re: New pre 64 model 70 owner.

PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2020 1:38 pm
by Troy952
Thanks Bob! It's a 30-06. Looking forward to learning a lot about these classics.

Re: New pre 64 model 70 owner.

PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2020 11:02 pm
by bob lewis
Troy, enjoy that rifle. I have a prewar version of the same . Do you hand load?