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woodchuck,

Thanks, I will check them out.

Ken,

Thanks for sharing the pic. Where did you pick up the stock?

Ken,

These are the best pictures I could get at the moment. Your comments would be greatly appreciated as I know very little about gunsmithing.

If you would like some more pics let me know.

Thanks,

Ben

I received my barreled action from ER Shaw and just wanted to share some pics.

Below is what I had done to the Siamese Mauser action:

Alter Siamese Mauser action for .45-70 cal.

True bolt face

True face of receiver

Lap locking lugs

Forge and polish bolt handle for scope

Drill and tap action for one piece Leupold mount

Supply and install Sportsman Timney Trigger

Supply and install Timney Low Safety

4140 20” barrel, 1 in 22” twist, # 3.5 contour

Fit and testfire barrel to action

Premium blued bead blast matte finish of rebarreled action

Not done yet as I still need to decide on a stock and the optics, but am getting pretty anxious to try it out!

Are there any other siamese mauser stock manufacturers in addition to Richards Microfit Gunstocks?

Thanks,

Ben

gun nutty,

That really is a wealth of information. I appreciate it.

What are the pros/cons between .45-70, .458 and .450?

Is Z1r a member on this board? *edit Nevermind I see that he is.

You definitely are right.

Decisions, decisions, decisions...

Thanks,

Ben

I have recently purchased a Siamese Mauser action that I would like to send to ER Shaw for conversion to .45-70. Looking over their gunsmithing prices I have put together the list of services I believe I will need:

Alter Siamese Mauser actions for .45-70 cal.

Forge and polish bolt handle for scope

Drill and tap action for Leupold or Weaver bases

Premium polish and blue of action

Code 1 thru 5 barrel, finished, chambered and threaded for your action, 4140

Fit and testfire barrel to Bolt Actions

I am new to converting a Siamese Mauser action, am I leaving out any necessary or recommended services?

What would be the recommended barrel length, contour, and twist?

Would I be better off with a Leupold or Weaver scope?

Any information that you could provide would be greatlly appreciated.

Thanks,

Ben