February 11, 2017, 02:59 PM
DresdenFall 2016 Colorado SigForum Shoot
Well, I have been scouring all the websites I can to find the pieces I need to rebuild the Model 70. Numrich, Midwest Gun Works, Winchester and believe it or not Ebay!. I finally got everything in, including a Custom Sporter barrel, very gently used and a beautiful never used Long Action stock.
I delivered it all to Dave Sullivan up in Erie at Westwind rifles and he pulled the fired cartridge out of the box with the blown to bits action. I took a picture next to an unfired 7mm so that you can see the damage from the explosion and what was remaining. I am sooo lucky that my safety glasses saved the day and no one nearby got more than a little ding from the shrapnel.
February 11, 2017, 10:32 PM
SwedenDamn brother, just wow.
Thanks for the picture, confirmed some of my unanswered suspicions, specifically case separation near base at what would be the belt. The longitudinal case split is a bit of a surprise.
It does sound like we 'guessed' correctly on root cause, near universally actually. Let's just say those were deductive reasoning skills I never wanted to use. Like you, I'm very glad no permanent injuries. (pride excluded)
Looking forward to seeing the rebuilt gun, I think I told you my son was gifted a left-handed 7mm remmag Mod 70 right after this.
April 30, 2017, 05:38 PM
James in DenverAny chance of a Spring Shoot? --- James
May 01, 2017, 05:46 PM
E26R-40-BSEWe'd be up for a Spring Shoot. Count us in.
May 03, 2017, 12:02 PM
Swedenquote:
Originally posted by James in Denver:
Any chance of a Spring Shoot? --- James
Not within my abilities this year. If you can organize one, please enjoy.
I haven't even been in the state of Colorado much, I didn't see any snow (from the ground) this year. I am finally getting home today from a mess of travel. While I will be home for the next 11 days, my only free time is dedicated to overdue chores, repairs and a graduation next weekend. After next week, I'm not in the state of Colorado for more than 7 consecutive hours until July, and even then only thrice. (land in the morning, swap bags, and fly-out again couple hours later)
I may try to coordinate a late Summer shoot, time will tell.