Wichester Model 70 Barrell bedding

Boris · 12-04-2018, 11:03 PM

I have a problem with my Winchester Model 70 (newer version) with a synthetic stock.
The problem I have with it is that it shoots way right,,3 different scopes same result,,almost maxes out the windage adj to get on target.

I figure I have 1 of 2 problems,,,either the barrell isn't sitting sqaure in the stock or the holes for the scope mount are drilled incorrectly.

I have other rifles I can use but I would really like to get this one shooting straight.
I am pretty much an amateur at this and not really sure what else it may be if it's 1 of those 2 things ,,I also tried shimming the scope L to R and R to L but it didn't seem to change much.

any nudge in the proper direction would be greatly appreciated

JD Miller · 12-04-2018, 11:22 PM

What scope bases and rings are you using? crappy bases Could be the problem too...

All my M70 I have Leopold 2 piece bases and reverse front rings

Mounted Leopold scopes , bore sited , pretty much right on with minimum adjustment

My m70s are pre 64, and one about 30 years old, though

baboon · 12-05-2018, 08:48 AM

Does it have iron sights to shoot it with? You could always vice it down, bore sight it & shoot a group to see if it's the barrel .vs the mounts.

And this is why pre 64 Winchester's demands a premium price. My thoughts are sell it & move on. Good money & time on a bad gun never makes sense.

Boris · 12-05-2018, 03:08 PM

I probably should sell it but I want to try to get it shooting better first,just for something to do.

I have to gain experience so if I have problems with my other rifles I fix them too

dinkydow · 12-31-2018, 12:21 AM

Bore sight it with a laser.

aviator · 12-31-2018, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinkydow

Bore sight it with a laser.

yep, get a laser.

dinkydow · 01-03-2019, 05:10 PM

I have a model 70 Varmint in .308, that I glass bedded into a Boyds laminated thumb-hole stock. It mounts a Leupold Air rifle scope. Leupolds Olympic grade air rifle scopes are NOT cheap. It has the thinnest cross-hairs I have ever seen. Air rifle scopes are the only kind of scope that will survive mounted on a .50 cal BMG. They are specially designed to be able to not be destroyed on an air rifles dual recoil. It is deadly accurate. I have it mounted using Weaver base mts and rings. Everything is coated with blue loctite. I have taken so many hawgrats with it that it is almost effortless. I bore sighted it with a laser to 200 yds just to get up and running. I like the laminated stocks over the plastic because they are unaffected by moisture, are ridged as all fuck... and have character.

I also use a selection of hand loaded HP match ammo through it. Using std 7.62x51 ammo is not a good idea.

ColonelKorn · 01-07-2019, 11:39 PM

I have 2 pre '64"s-a 1949 and a 1957, both in .30 -06

12-04-2018, 11:03 PM	#1
Boris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Michigan Posts: 9,158	Wichester Model 70 Barrell bedding I have a problem with my Winchester Model 70 (newer version) with a synthetic stock. The problem I have with it is that it shoots way right,,3 different scopes same result,,almost maxes out the windage adj to get on target. I figure I have 1 of 2 problems,,,either the barrell isn't sitting sqaure in the stock or the holes for the scope mount are drilled incorrectly. I have other rifles I can use but I would really like to get this one shooting straight. I am pretty much an amateur at this and not really sure what else it may be if it's 1 of those 2 things ,,I also tried shimming the scope L to R and R to L but it didn't seem to change much. any nudge in the proper direction would be greatly appreciated __________________ The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.” Patrick Henry

12-04-2018, 11:22 PM	#2
JD Miller slug Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 25,906	What scope bases and rings are you using? crappy bases Could be the problem too... All my M70 I have Leopold 2 piece bases and reverse front rings Mounted Leopold scopes , bore sited , pretty much right on with minimum adjustment My m70s are pre 64, and one about 30 years old, though __________________ . . _________________________________________

12-31-2018, 12:21 AM	#5
dinkydow Machine Gun Mod Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Great White North Posts: 80,992	Bore sight it with a laser. __________________ Our forefathers would have already been shooting...by now. "Let your plans be dark and as impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt." Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just A Vulgar Infantry Brawl”

01-07-2019, 11:39 PM	#8
ColonelKorn High Priest of Honkydom Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cheetahstan Posts: 7,000	I have 2 pre '64"s-a 1949 and a 1957, both in .30 -06 __________________ People are waking up, buy colloidal silver.

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12-05-2018, 08:48 AM	#3
baboon slug Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 15,004	Does it have iron sights to shoot it with? You could always vice it down, bore sight it & shoot a group to see if it's the barrel .vs the mounts. And this is why pre 64 Winchester's demands a premium price. My thoughts are sell it & move on. Good money & time on a bad gun never makes sense.

12-05-2018, 03:08 PM	#4
Boris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Michigan Posts: 9,158	I probably should sell it but I want to try to get it shooting better first,just for something to do. I have to gain experience so if I have problems with my other rifles I fix them too

01-03-2019, 05:10 PM	#7
dinkydow Machine Gun Mod Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Great White North Posts: 80,992	I have a model 70 Varmint in .308, that I glass bedded into a Boyds laminated thumb-hole stock. It mounts a Leupold Air rifle scope. Leupolds Olympic grade air rifle scopes are NOT cheap. It has the thinnest cross-hairs I have ever seen. Air rifle scopes are the only kind of scope that will survive mounted on a .50 cal BMG. They are specially designed to be able to not be destroyed on an air rifles dual recoil. It is deadly accurate. I have it mounted using Weaver base mts and rings. Everything is coated with blue loctite. I have taken so many hawgrats with it that it is almost effortless. I bore sighted it with a laser to 200 yds just to get up and running. I like the laminated stocks over the plastic because they are unaffected by moisture, are ridged as all fuck... and have character. I also use a selection of hand loaded HP match ammo through it. Using std 7.62x51 ammo is not a good idea.