I’d like to restock a model 70, not as many options as 700’s and clones.

[droptine]

Couple years back I picked up a used model 70, 7mm WSM for a good price. Came with a cheap Nikon that clear as a bell. I'll buy a freight train if the price is right lol. It came in a Tupperware Win Shadow stock, no floor plate. I picked up a Hogue and floor plate for cheap. It shot pretty good for no more effort that I put into it.

I'm thinking of putting it in another stock. Not as many options as 700's, clones. B&C, HS, Boyd's and Hogue I'd guess are options. I may put it in a Boyd's prairie hunter, sponge paint, Texture and spider paint it. If I got a Boyd's it would be easy to bed.

A Grayboe Terrain in Gap Splash Camo would have been nice. But they don't do Wins as far as I know and they discontinued the Terrain. I need to keep locking around online. A B&C in Weatherby pattern might be nice if they make one for a short action win.

7 WSM is a good round and ain't no flies on a old Model 70.

 

[memtb]

Yep, can't believe that there aren't more options available.

I wanted to upgrade my wife's stock, she resisted…..now likely too late. I've a McMillan on mine….but it was built in 1990!

Good Luck with your search. memtb

 

[kelly1]

Stockys announced one is on the way

 

[MagnumManiac]

I have HS-Precision Classic Sporter on all of my Win Model 70's except my EW's that have the B&C from the factory on it.
The B&C is nice, but not up to par with the HS-Precision, these feel stronger in every way.

Cheers.

 

[droptine]

I might stiffen up the 50 dollar Hogue it's in and be done with it. I took the flex out of a Ramline that came on a Weatherby Vanguard I bought in the late 70's. Should be able to do the same on this hogue. With my big hands I like the feel of the Hogue stocks, but they do appear flex. The bedding block ones shoot good but I doubt a guy could put a bipod on one with the forearm flex. I've never tried to mount a bipod.

Stockys announced one is on the way

Kelly1, thanks commenting on Stockys, I didn't know.

I may give Stockys a call next week and get the skinny.

Thanks Billy

 

[dogz]

Bansner and or one of Echols Legends with Edge fill is where I'd be at

 

[memtb]

Bansner and or one of Echols Legends with Edge fill is where I'd be at

Are any of the stocks mentioned, as light as the "el cheapo" polymer/plastic stock that came on the SS Model 70's around '95?

In a perfect word, as light while stiffer. Oh and, affordable! memtb

 

[dogz]

I'm not at home now so can't weigh them but I'd guess they'll come in between 24-27 ounces with paint, pad, studs.

 

[marc357]

I have a couple heavy barreled M70s in McMillan A3s, been shooting them for 20+ years and very happy. Couple years ago I bought a used Stainless Classic Sporter in .300 WinMag with the black Tupperware stock, dropped it in a B&C and she shoots Barnes 180TSX about .5 MOA, not as sexy as a McM but way cheaper and pretty dang happy.

 

[memtb]

I have a couple heavy barreled M70s in McMillan A3s, been shooting them for 20+ years and very happy. Couple years ago I bought a used Stainless Classic Sporter in .300 WinMag with the black Tupperware stock, dropped it in a B&C and she shoots Barnes 180TSX about .5 MOA, not as sexy as a McM but way cheaper and pretty dang happy.

So Marc, how much heavier in round figures, is the B&C over the "tupperware" stock.

It's for my wife, and would like to keep the weight pretty similar to where we are now. memtb

 

[memtb]

I'm not at home now so can't weigh them but I'd guess they'll come in between 24-27 ounces with paint, pad, studs.

I'll have to attempt to weight the present stock. She doesn't want to spend the money for a new stock, but I'd really like to see her with a better stock and shrink her group sizes a bit……hell, maybe a bunch! memtb

 

[marc357]

It's definitely a bit heavier, but not sure how how much. Still have the Tupperware stock I think, I can weigh it when I get home and figure the difference.

 

[marc357]

I'll have to attempt to weight the present stock. She doesn't want to spend the money for a new stock, but I'd really like to see her with a better stock and shrink her group sizes a bit……hell, maybe a bunch! memtb

It's a pretty good stock for 300+couple dollars.

 

[memtb]

It's definitely a bit heavier, but not sure how how much. Still have the Tupperware stock I think, I can weigh it when I get home and figure the difference.

I really appreciate that! The B&C's are definitely affordable! While she does real good with it as is……I know that it can be improved upon! memtb