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I took apart the rifle into most of its constituent parts today. I believe that replacing the Accustock with a Boyds Laminate will cause a net gain of half a pound if I couple that change with a conversion to blind mag (hence dropping 4.4 oz by losing the bottom metal). A custom #3 contour...

So maybe a Pacnor #3 sporter barrel , shorter shank? I am not using a Featherlight stock but I can and will convert to a Blind Mag to save some weight.

Hello all, I hunt whitetail deer out of a tree stand and intend this rifle to be used for that purpose as well as shooting at the rifle range, unfortunately only 100-200 yard shots usually. For hunting shots are much more likely to be under 100. The rifle will be 7mm-08 or similar cartridge...

How do you suggest preparing it? Truing etc?

Thanks for the input I hadn't realized more barrel swaps were possible outside of 308/243/7mm-08.

That is a bigger change than just a barrel replacement which requires no other mods to the bolt etc...

Mine was bought used with an unknown round count, has a pitted bore, and several different ammo loads haven't gotten under 1.75" average.

I have already gone through a Montana 1999 vs Winchester Model 70 on this forum and am pretty well convinced that a 1999 is the local favorite here in that comparison. (I have plans to scratch the Model 70 itch for another purpose in a couple years anyway) Let me ask this, do you think one of...

Thanks Dosh. Did you remove the factory bedding first?

Without bedding it will it hold zero after removal from stock?

Hello all, I will be getting this rifle soon. It is sold in a Bell & Carlson stock with aluminum bedding block. From various reviews online from years past, it may or may not be "skim bedded" with hot glue. NO 6. All stocks need pillars, even stocks with bedding blocks This link has some...

Thanks I will go ahead with the Bell carlson stock. Maybe at some point I can pillar and glass it if I feel it needs it but sounds like I will be happier and have an easier time with a ready to shoot out of the box rifle with a proven system already in place. I can pick up a laminated stock for...

Now that I think about it some more... What if I get the Ultimate Shadow SS and put it in a Boyds laminate stock? This gives me about 8.5 Lbs scoped which is probably good for recoil and also a look that I like while not sacrificing weather resistance. I can glass and pillar bed the Boyds...

Hello all, long time lurker first time poster. There seems to be some Winchester Model 70 knowledge here so I am hoping to get some advice! I have been looking for a rifle that will be my first centerfire and filling a broad swath of "needs" before I start specializing later on. I plan on using...