The Model 70 Long Range MB utilizes a Bell and Carlson™ composite stock that provides a solid feel from the bench without being too heavy to be carried in the field. The fore-end is wider with a flat bottom for excellent stability and is vented to improve barrel cooling. It has a tan finish and the grip is textured for improved grip in adverse conditions. The thick Pachmayr® Decelerator® pad helps take the felt recoil bite out of high-performance magnum cartridges.
Like all Model 70s today, the Long Range MB features the Pre'-64 type claw extractor with Controlled Round Feed. The claw extractor locks onto the cartridge rim, making it easy to withdraw the cartridge from the chamber at any point after it leaves the magazine. The claw also aligns the cartridge with the chamber to reduce the chance of damaging the bullet tip. The cartridge feed lips are machined as part of the receiver for improved reliability in feeding.
The classic Three-Position Safety offers both on safe and fire positions, plus a middle position that locks the firing pin yet still allows the bolt to be operated, providing a greater margin of safety when checking the chamber condition or unloading.
Action Length: Short Action
Caliber: 6.5 PRC
Barrel Length: 24"
Overall Length: 44"
Length of Pull: 13 1/2"
Drop at Comb: 1/2"
Drop at Heel: 1/2"
Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz
Magazine Capacity: 3
Twist Rate: 8"
Barrel Finish: Matte Blued
Stock Finish: Tan Black Spider Web
Receiver Finish: Matte
Chamber Finish: Polished
Barrel Material: Steel
Barrel Contour: Light Varmint
Stock Material: Composite
Recoil Pad: Pachmayr Decelerator
Pistol Grip Cap: None
Checkering: Molded
Sling Swivel Studs: Matte Blued
Receiver Material: Steel
Trigger Finish: Matte
Bolt Slide Finish: Jeweled
Magazine Type: Hinged Floorplate
Trigger Material: Steel
Trigger Guard Material: Alloy
Trigger Guard Engraving: None
Floor Plate Material: Steel
Drilled and Tapped for Scope: Yes
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC) is one of the newest cartridges from a major manufacturer, introduced by Hornady in 2017. Based on Hornady's .375 Ruger/Ruger Compact Magnum unbelted case, the 6.5 PRC requires a .532-inch bolt face, same as standard belted magnums. With a 2.030-inch case it can be housed in short bolt actions, and case length allows use of long-for-caliber 6.5mm bullets. Obviously it trades on the success of the 6.5mm Creedmoor, and also on the renewed interest in the ranging abilities of the 6.5mm (.264-inch) bullet diameter. Interestingly, ballistics are similar to the old .264 Win Mag introduced back in 1958 with a 140-grain bullet at almost 3000 fps It is thus faster than the Creedmoor and .260 Rem, but much slower than new super-fast 6.5mms like the 26 Nosler and 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag With its modern case design it is seems almost certain to find favor with the growing number of long-range shooters!
Utilizing moderate powder charges that result in repeata — Craig Boddington
