Gunsmith help needed please!

Sierra280 · January 13, 2014, 11:20 PM

I am have had my heart set on a win pre-64 model 70 in 220 swift; unfortunately, buying a model 70 factory chambered in 220 swift is cost prohibitive. I would like to buy a 'fixer upper' and I am more than willing to spend the cost for action truing and rechambering/barreling to 220 swift. I have been checking out this thread: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344654

As long as I get a .470 bolt face long action I should be okay? Are there certain chamberings that would be better than others for this conversion?

Scorch · January 14, 2014, 03:14 AM

You will do just as well with one of the later controlled round feed actions. Pre-64s are out there that are fixer-uppers, but they still want more than the gun is worth. A 1990s Classic or a later CRF action would work just fine and they are probably better than the pre-64s.

As far as being willing to pay to fix one up, keep in mind that just rebarreling a rifle can easily cost $500-$600. Add that to the cost of the rifle and you may want to look elsewhere for a 220 Swift.

Sierra280 · January 14, 2014, 11:15 AM

I have no real preference for a CRF action (I've never had any problem with push feed rifles) but I read that the pre-64 actions were machined out of block of chrome-moly steel and I really like the sound of that. As for looking else where for a swift, it's one of those guns I have just always wanted for my rifle collection. My girlfriend asked what I wanted for my birthday, and I have always imagined seeing 3 guns front and center in my gun cabinet; a customized rem700 in 308, a Ruger #1b in 7mm mag, and a model 70 in 220 swift. Unfortunately the model 70 isn't there yet

PetahW · January 15, 2014, 06:26 PM

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Food for thought...........................

Here's a $600 Model 70 in .222 that should be able to handle the Swift after the bbl was rechambered, the magazine filler block removed, and the short follower & spring replaced with the longer size.

http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/forums/...ic.php?t=89371

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January 14, 2014, 03:14 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You will do just as well with one of the later controlled round feed actions. Pre-64s are out there that are fixer-uppers, but they still want more than the gun is worth. A 1990s Classic or a later CRF action would work just fine and they are probably better than the pre-64s. As far as being willing to pay to fix one up, keep in mind that just rebarreling a rifle can easily cost $500-$600. Add that to the cost of the rifle and you may want to look elsewhere for a 220 Swift. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 13, 2014, 11:20 PM	#1
Sierra280 Junior member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 569	Gunsmith help needed please! I am have had my heart set on a win pre-64 model 70 in 220 swift; unfortunately, buying a model 70 factory chambered in 220 swift is cost prohibitive. I would like to buy a 'fixer upper' and I am more than willing to spend the cost for action truing and rechambering/barreling to 220 swift. I have been checking out this thread: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344654 As long as I get a .470 bolt face long action I should be okay? Are there certain chamberings that would be better than others for this conversion?

January 14, 2014, 11:15 AM	#3
Sierra280 Junior member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 569	I have no real preference for a CRF action (I've never had any problem with push feed rifles) but I read that the pre-64 actions were machined out of block of chrome-moly steel and I really like the sound of that. As for looking else where for a swift, it's one of those guns I have just always wanted for my rifle collection. My girlfriend asked what I wanted for my birthday, and I have always imagined seeing 3 guns front and center in my gun cabinet; a customized rem700 in 308, a Ruger #1b in 7mm mag, and a model 70 in 220 swift. Unfortunately the model 70 isn't there yet

January 15, 2014, 06:26 PM	#4
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. Food for thought........................... Here's a $600 Model 70 in .222 that should be able to handle the Swift after the bbl was rechambered, the magazine filler block removed, and the short follower & spring replaced with the longer size. http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/forums/...ic.php?t=89371 .