winchester 70 usmc replica project

[lancelot]

hi
i decided last month to build a winchester 70 usmc replica
the action will be 2012 "pre 64 " look alike, the stock a sporter model
this rifle is totally unknown in france, so it's quite difficult to get some informations about it...
i wondered if someone here could give me some details like winchester and douglas barrel dimensions, as i'll order a custom one to lothar walther or bergara.
i'd need informations too concerning scope and front sight blocks, and where i could find parts for this project
actually, any informations would be welcome
many thanks....and take care
nicolas

[mark1]

If you Google:
winchester 70 USMC sniper
winchester 70 USMC sniper scope bases

You will find a lot of the information you are looking for.

[lancelot]

hi
actually i did a lot of research on google and various forums...but i didn't find the genuine winchester and douglas barrel contour
i need them to order the new barrel...
then, i have to find an unertl specialist as i'd need a base screw , which tightens the scope on its blocks..
impossible to find something about this rifle in france...
cheers
nicolas

[vintage hunter]

Factory Winchester pre 64 Model 70 30-06 target barrel is 1.140"x2.000"(includes breech thread) straight taper to .780" @ 24" finished length. 1 in 10 twist.
I was going to build a replica several years ago but in my search for a suitable action I happened across this "original" example for less than it would've cost to build the wanna be.

[lancelot]

wow...great ....you're really lucky
so, those dimensions are the genuine winchester target barrel contour...
it seems that douglas ones are looking a bit heavier ...aren't they?