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Replacement Stock
Posted on 11/8/19 at 11:00 am
Posted on 11/8/19 at 11:00 am
I have my grandfathers 1964 Model 70, 300 Winchester mag. I have taken a few animals with it in its original form, even the original leather strap with his name embossed on it. I love the weapon and it means a lot to me. The original finish is starting to spider web, it is starting to get scuffed regularly as I start to do more spot and stalk hunting. It would break my heart to see it get any worse. I would like to replace it with something else, refinish it, and do something with the mount from my first deer with it.
AND, I am ready to start making some upgrades and want something lighter for western hunts in the next few years.
I have looked at H-S, McMillan, Bell & Carlson, Manners and even Boyd's.
Anyone feel passionately about any of these? Leaning toward H-S at the moment as they seem to have a good direct fit option.
AND, I am ready to start making some upgrades and want something lighter for western hunts in the next few years.
I have looked at H-S, McMillan, Bell & Carlson, Manners and even Boyd's.
Anyone feel passionately about any of these? Leaning toward H-S at the moment as they seem to have a good direct fit option.
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Posted on 11/8/19 at 11:41 am to KABoss02
Dude, Refinish it. Don't change a classic, especially your grandfather's gun, to a synthetic. 
Posted on 11/8/19 at 11:43 am to KABoss02
I hung a Boyd's laminate stock on my Ruger American 30-06, definitely didn't make it lighter but it still feels light in the hand. I used Acraglas to bed mine in too. Really depends on your comfort level, with an heirloom like that I would take the route that has the least amount of risk to the rifle. I would also talk to a few gunsmiths about refinishing the old stock or maybe a protective system that would preserve the current wear and maintain the character (and memories) of the rifle. They can do amazing things with vinyl wrapping these days and they do make clear protective films
Posted on 11/8/19 at 12:10 pm to Tiger4Liberty
I hear you on that. I have struggled (and still am a bit) with the decision. The issue is that this is the only rifle I hunt with and plan to keep it that way for a long time. I don't want to get frustrated with banging it around or the weight on longer hunts when I could keep the guts his and bring it forward a few decades on functionality. Kind of thinking of it like giving it knee replacements so that it can keep moving. I don't want it to turn in to barely used heirloom. I think he would have hated that.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 10:33 pm to KABoss02
HS Precision stocks are made of Kevlar and fiberglass with an integral bending block of machined aluminum. Nice drop in stock that will set your back around $450.
McMillan and Manners stocks are made from fiberglass and composite material for durability and lightweight. Both will need to be professionally bedded with aluminum pillars and glass-bedding, unless you order a Manners with the chassis system. Will set you back $750-$900+ depending on stock options.
Boyd’s and Stockys wooden stocks are rough inletted for a basic drop-in. Action to stock will not have 100% contact thus affecting accuracy, especially with climate/weather changes. If you decide on a wooden stock, spend a few hundred dollars and have it pillar and glass bedded.
I’ve built dozens of custom rifles and will be glad to help you find replacement parts along with gunsmiths who can upgrade your existing rifle
McMillan and Manners stocks are made from fiberglass and composite material for durability and lightweight. Both will need to be professionally bedded with aluminum pillars and glass-bedding, unless you order a Manners with the chassis system. Will set you back $750-$900+ depending on stock options.
Boyd’s and Stockys wooden stocks are rough inletted for a basic drop-in. Action to stock will not have 100% contact thus affecting accuracy, especially with climate/weather changes. If you decide on a wooden stock, spend a few hundred dollars and have it pillar and glass bedded.
I’ve built dozens of custom rifles and will be glad to help you find replacement parts along with gunsmiths who can upgrade your existing rifle
Posted on 11/9/19 at 11:59 am to Got Blaze
Thanks so much for the info, really appreciate it. I think I am going to go HS. Seems like the best all around option given the price point. Am I wrong on that? I am dallas, know anyone up this way?
Posted on 11/9/19 at 8:47 pm to KABoss02
Buy an HS stock and it should drop right in with no problems. If you need any custom work done, good friend of mine is in Cresson, TX and builds some insanely accurate custom rifles.
Posted on 11/10/19 at 12:50 am to KABoss02
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I have my grandfathers 1964 Model 70, 300 Winchester mag
Is this a problem?
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. I love the weapon and it means a lot to me. The original finish is starting to spider web
Even better! As long as it's honest wear, and you enjoy it;every mark adds history to it and what you leave to your grandchildren.
Posted on 11/10/19 at 7:56 am to Buck_Rogers
Neve said it was a problem, quite the opposite. I never plan to hunt with anything else.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 7:32 am to KABoss02
I know it's not addressing your question, but I'm with them refinish it. Then buy a cheap synthetic stocked rifle for those hunts where weight matter. These days you can get a solid rifle for 400-500 bucks to bang around. I would kill to have my grandfathers original rifle.
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