Winchester Model 70 stock

[Camo_Cowboy]

OK- this may be out there since it is not a Rem 700. I have an extremely accurate Winchester Model 70 in 30.06 that I would like to dress up to go along with my Remingtons. It currently has the factory wood stock. I am looking at building a "lower end" type gun and would like to know a few opinions on stocks. I am tossed between OD green choate and the factory synthetic (painted) right now. Gun has a Lepould optic and will have a bipod. Looking for a few opinions and replies. Or suggestions if there is another tactical/sniper type stock under $200 or so.

 

[Longshot38]

Re: Winchester Model 70 stock

I had the choate on my Winchester. It serves a purpose as a inexpensive stock but it certainly has it's short comings. The forend has a good bit of flex in it but the barrel channel is large thus your barrel still free floats. Also the stock is heavy and does not blend well to any type of shooting other then prone or bench. Shooting off hand can be done but the stock sucks for this purpose.

Where I you I might try to find a good used stock for your rifle rather then go cheap. Winchesters are awesome rifles and should be treated as such. Remember the Remmy is NOT the tell all-be all of rifles. It simply has the most after market support.

 

[Cserv]

Re: Winchester Model 70 stock

I have a M70 Super Shadow in 300WSM in the factory synthetic stock, and the stock SUCKS. A ton of flex in the forend, most noticeable when on the bipod. I too am looing for a inexpensive(not cheap)alternative. Have thought about a laminated stock and painting it. Just a thought.

 

[goose316]

Re: Winchester Model 70 stock

Check out www.stockysstocks.com . I bought a bell and carlson medalist for a Winchester and am really pleased with it. The had several colors in stock and price was $207.

 

[GardDog]

Re: Winchester Model 70 stock

I know that this is not for everyone, but it worked for me. I put my Model 70 Super Shadow 300 wsm in a Boyd's Thumbhole. Mark (from Short Action Customs) glass / pillar bedded it for me.

The stock was $99 or so.

 

[Mattrmvpd]

Re: Winchester Model 70 stock

You might want to consider Bell and Carlson.... They have some good stocks at very good prices.

 

[Camo_Cowboy]

Re: Winchester Model 70 stock

Thanks for all the replies. Problem I am having is that there are not as many stocks available for the long action as there are for the short actions. I will take a look at the Bell & carlson.

 

[ratton]

Re: Winchester Model 70 stock

Look at HS Precision stocks. They make good solid, bedded stocks and have a variety of options. I have one on my Winchester MDL 70 30.06 and and pleased with it.

 

[Bigwheels]

Re: Winchester Model 70 stock

+1 on the HS Precision stock. I have one on my M70 hunting rifle. I like it.

 

[tracy.vanroosendaal]

I have a Winchester model 70 300 WSM I would like a new stock synthetic if possible where should I look?


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