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Originally Posted by Rick in Oregon
Ken, unless you're really hot for a M70 Hornet, I'd opine there are much better rifles in that chambering. Nothing against the old M70, have two myself, but the action is very large for such a small cartridge, it will have an overly long bolt throw, also much heavier than a Hornet should be. Those rifles in that chambering can also fetch some pretty high prices. The Hornet chambering on the old pre-'64 M70's is one of the more rare chamberings along with the 7x57 Mauser, hence the high prices now. Things to consider, as a CZ, Sako, Anschutz and other like sized actions would be a much better choice IMO.
Like Doug here, my love affair with the Hornet at this time is a Browning 1885 Low Wall in K-Hornet. Another one to consider, as they really shoot.
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Have to agree with the length of 22 Hornet in the M70 as I feel that even 17 Fireball is really too small for my Remintgton 700 SPS Varmint.
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