winchester 70 question
Howdy from Texas! Sorry to be forever buggin' you guys! I have a Win. Model 70 in 7 Mag. It has a lightweight synthetic stock, and no ploorplate. If I want to restock this rifle, do I have to find a stock that has no opening for a floorplate, or can I have this rifle altered to have a magazine floorplate that opens from the bottom? I hate this stock, but I haven't seen a replacement that didn't have an opening in the bottom for the magazine floorplate. Any suggestions are very much appreciated, as usual. Thanks, Barry L.
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I recently acquired a Winchester 70 in .270. I'm contemplating having it converted to a 30-06 or .308, mainly due to ammo cost and availability in those calibers. I'm much more familiar with handguns and military type rifles than hunting rifles. Would converting calibers be just a matter of switching barrels, or would there be more that would have to be done? Any input would be greatly appreciated. 0 -
I also have a model 70 in 7mm and I believe that the existing solid floorplate will work on a replacement stock, however, I don't know if you
can just remove one for the other. You may need to take it to a competent gunsmith for fitting. A gunsmith will also let you know what you can possibly do to put a wood stock on your gun. I agree with you on the synthetic stock, but I can live with mine. Good Luck!0 -
I also have a model 70 in 7mm and I believe that the existing solid floorplate will work on a replacement stock, however, I don't know if you
can just remove one for the other. You may need to take it to a competent gunsmith for fitting. A gunsmith will also let you know what you can possibly do to put a wood stock on your gun. I agree with you on the synthetic stock, but I can live with mine. Good Luck!0
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