stagpanther
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This gun was passed on from father to daughter, he's something of a Weatherby hardcore but this is a Winchester Model 70 sporter in 270 Weatherby magnum. The stock was a bit banged up and the barrel was extensively pitted on the outside (not sure about the inside) turns out it was splattered with salt water on a boat. My first time working on one of these--my first impression--robust simplicity; I like simple.
The bolt showed signs of binding so I thought it was likely related to the mount screws being over-driven--one of the screws was not original OEM and I wasn't sure about trying to back it out, it wouldn't budge with my torque screwdriver at 40 lbs. Closer look at the stock foreend and I noticed that the right side of the channel was possibly pressing the barrel, maybe the stock had warped.
The action screws were obviously loose when I removed the receiver--the integral massive lug looked like it might have not been backed all the way in the lug slot. After cleaning everything up including the bolt put her back together and the bolt was relieved of binding--felt like a new gun and it now glides effortlessly. I'm not exactly sure how the loose action screws would cause the bolt to bind--but once reinstalled and tightened the problem went away entirely. While the receiver was out of the stock I degreased, scrubbed down and re-blued the barrel where the it had been pitted. Not as good as new--but you can't notice the pitting unless you examine the barrel closely.
Next--install and lapping rings for a trijicon 2.5 x 12.5 aimpoint scope. Daddy likes to spoil his girl.
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