If it works - don't fix it?

[44hunter45]

I got a M70 Classic Stainless (New Haven) in 7mm RM this year for $550 shipped and ffl fees.. It is the supposed to be the donor gun for my 358 Norma Mag project.
The original owner swapped out for a Bergara because he wants to use a can.

Long story short - I threw a 2-10 Zeiss Conquest on a few weeks ago and put it back in the safe. I took it out to zero yesterday and it shot lights out with Fed 150 grain factory.
Six rounds, first two touching low right, adjust POI, next two touching center high, adjust POI, next two touching right where I want them .

So plastic stocks flex too much, Winchester quality has gone to heck, etc. OK. I'm thinking this is the best off the rack rifle I've ever had.

 

[TN2shot07]

No way, if it shoots like that don’t mess with it. Consider it a good one for the collection and find another donor. I have seen one of the M70 extreme weather that wouldn’t shoot, but you can get a lemon in anything. Maybe try one of those crappy Remingtons that also don’t shoot well, unless you were after the crf

 

[Dougfirtree]

Do you want a 7mm RM?

 

[BuzzH]

Worst thing you can do with a "donor" rifle...don't put a scope on it, and don't shoot it until you have what you want.

Congrats on the new 7 RM.

 

[44hunter45]

Do you want a 7mm RM?

I never really did. But now I'm thinking my shot out 264WM M77 is the donor rifle.

There may soon be a pile of 264WM brass on swap and shop. Keeping the bullets for my Swede.

 

[Dougfirtree]

I never really did. But now I'm thinking my shot out 264WM M77 is the donor rifle.

There may soon be a pile of 264WM brass on swap and shop. Keeping the bullets for my Swede.

Well, that makes some sense.

 

[EastTNHunter]

You shot the donor

This is why you never shoot the donor. Sounds like you messed up and have a tack driver. Darn the luck!

 

[std7mag]

Nope, NEVER shoot the donor!
Congratulations on your new 7mm Rem Mag!

Hmmm, wonder what i can turn 264 Win mag cases into?

 

[Walkathon]

I'd keep it and get a different donor if it is driving tacks. Sometimes you get a sweet rifle out of the box, and sometimes not.