I’ve inherited my grandfather’s pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 in .30-06, made in about 1947. Dad was much taller than me and fitted it to himself, including a thick rubber buttpad glued to the stock. The LOP is absurdly long. I don’t know how it’s possible that I learned to shoot on that rifle from the age of 10 or maybe younger.
Should I fit the rifle to myself to use as a deer/elk hunting rifle, if the opportunity arises? Including cutting the wooden stock shorter, if necessary? Or should I leave as is and treat as a collectible heirloom?
The scope is a badass Easton duplex from shortly after the dawn of time.
My AXSR and SCAR 20S are awesome but maybe not ideal for hunting.
Thanks in advance for your wise counsel.
Should I fit the rifle to myself to use as a deer/elk hunting rifle, if the opportunity arises? Including cutting the wooden stock shorter, if necessary? Or should I leave as is and treat as a collectible heirloom?
The scope is a badass Easton duplex from shortly after the dawn of time.
My AXSR and SCAR 20S are awesome but maybe not ideal for hunting.
Thanks in advance for your wise counsel.