Model 70

[Mills]

Palmetto State Armory tried to sell me on a Vortex. They seemed like good scopes and I liked the ones with a wide range. Didn't buy though. Thought I would order online and save on taxes and also wonder why Vortex is not recommended too much by others

[C.O.B.]

Vortex scopes are very nice and a lifetime warranty. Buy in NC break it in GA and any dealer in GA will exchange it. I have a Leopold 2.5x8 on my Pre64 M70 375 and it's perfect.

Post a picture of the stamping that says it's modified. Like I said before you can shoot factoey 375 ammo in a 375AI so finding ammo isn't going to be a problem.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

Like I said before you can shoot factoey 375 ammo in a 375AI so finding ammo isn't going to be a problem.

There's a difference between 'can' and 'should'. Fire forming brass is generally done with a reduced load, and using a soft lead bullet is recommended. Using factory ammo is OK in an emergency, But the Experts (George Nonte states it categorically) That using factory Magnum should be avoided because of the likelihood of gas blow-back. The greater difference in case and chamber, the greater the possibility. The same situation holds true if your intent isn't fire forming, but actually hunting, as there will be a significant drop in pressure, and ballistic accuracy. Not so much a problem poking holes in paper, but a charging Rhino may have a negative impact on your shorts.

[C.O.B.]

I agree and as I hand load it usually isn't a problem. I have fired factory 7X57 ammo in my improved rifle without suffering any ill effects. I doubt Mills will become a hand loader. If he can return the gun based on it's non original cambering that would be his best option but I'll bet that ship has sailed.