Rifle replacement stock question

[jgeorgio]

I have a Winchester model 70 30-06. It has a crack that starts high on the stock at the barrel and swopes underneath down to the trigger. Sorry if the pics don't show it well.

I don't have much knowledge. So I'm wondering if I  should replace it? If so, where should I look for one? Is the blind magazine easily converted if necessary for the new stock?

Thanks for your help and advice in advance.



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[JJB11B]

from my experience replacing the bottom metal for one with a hinged floorplate to fit a different style stock is about $150 if you order from numrich. You may be able to find a used stock or a like new takeoff stock cheaper.

[ndcasla]

Check out Boyds Stocks, you can get a nice drop in replacement for $100.00. Nice stocks, I have two , one on a Winchester and one on a Mouser.

[12Gauge]

Yup, replace it.

You can go wood or synthetic.  Boyd's is one place for wood;  for synthetic Bell Carlson is most expensive, Hogue is around 120

[bobcat]

If you want a really good synthetic stock- McMillan.

Bell & Carlson are cheap compared to them.

https://www.mcmillanusa.com/mcmillan-rifle-stocks/hunting-stocks-winchester-hunter/

[jgeorgio]

Thanks all. I've seen those stocks you all are talking about. Just wanted to make sure there weren't any I was missing.

What about the blind magazine? Can it be covered if need be?

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[huntnphool]

I've replaced a few of mine over the years with stocks from Richards, they all have turned out to be very nice. http://www.rifle-stocks.com

[MuleySniper]

Manners makes a nice aftermarket stock too. Worth checking out

[CAMPMEAT]

Hogue overmolded for a hunderd bucks.

[Firedogg]

 Second vote for McMillan, put one on my left handed Model 700 in .270 and really like it. Will be doing the switch over to a removable magazine soon (available from Brownells).

[lamrith]

Check out Boyds Stocks, you can get a nice drop in replacement for $100.00. Nice stocks, I have two , one on a Winchester and one on a Mouser.

FYI Boyds has had some hefty price increases the last 6 months, I did not see any that were $99 anymore.  I went to get a stock for an Axis and it was $144 plus shipping before adding any potential options.

[WAnoob]

Third vote for McMillan, have a blue,grey and white marbled stock on my Model 70 30-06 and love it.  Manners also gets high praise for their stocks but generally the only ones the keep readily available are Rem 700 models.