On the Montana action the bolt stop is more Mauser-like in that it’s housed on the side of the receiver bridge. A small extension of this lever juts up just behind the left bridge wall, and when pushed forward, pivots the lever downwards out of the left lug raceway. On the Model 70 it’s a simple lever made of sheet stock that pivots vertically in a slot on the left underside of the receiver bridge.
On cursory examination of a Winchester Model 70 and an MRC Model 1999 side by side, about the only readily observed difference is in the bolt stop/release. Prior to that, MRC was making high-grade button-rifled barrels, so once they had their own actions, it was only logical that they sought out a source for stocks and thereby became the full-fledged firearms manufacturer they are today. Is there an SCI member who’s not familiar with the Montana Rifle Co.? These are the folks who in 1999 came out with a hybrid action that combined the best features of the `98 Mauser and the Winchester Model 70, but also incorporated unique design features of their own, which improved on both of those iconic designs.
The new Montana Rifle Company’s Professional Hunter is built around a double square bridge magnum version of the Model 1999
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