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Offline jgrass5

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Winchester M70 Bolt
« on: December 06, 2009, 05:10:17 AM »
I have a new style M70 with the "swaged" bolt sleeve/handle assembly. I read in "Rifle" magazine that the swaged bolt has been loosening. They reccomend having a gunsmith either tac weld or "sweat" the sleeve in place.

Does any one know who have done the repairs? I went to several local gunsmiths and they did not want to go near it. I gave them a copy of the article also.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thank you, JGrass :)
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Offline Nobade

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Re: Winchester M70 Bolt
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2009, 03:00:54 PM »
I think if it were mine, I would just use it and if it ever loosened up I'd let the factory fix it.
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Re: Winchester M70 Bolt
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2009, 03:44:37 PM »
I had my Model 70 Classic 338 and my CZ #3 both welded by Craig at Downrange gunsmithing in Sheridan Wyoming.   just shipped the bolt to him and got 'em back in a couple of weeks..   call directory assistance and they'll have the phone #... HTH   Les
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Re: Winchester M70 Bolt
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2009, 07:52:53 PM »
It's a fairly simple fix but I'm also loath to fix something thats not broken. Still if the rifle is going to be used on a trip that may involve travel and large amounts of money a good smith should have no trouble with this fix. V-out the joint slightly and weld with a heatsink to help with cooling. The entire sircumference needn't be welded, just enough to lock the sleeve on..
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Re: Winchester M70 Bolt
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2009, 11:25:06 AM »
 :) Craig at Down Range Gunsmithing Sheridan Wy. Very Helpful, when I get back home, I'm sending it to him.

Thank you everyone for your assistance.

JGrass
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