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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: jgeorgio on November 18, 2015, 05:22:12 PM

Title: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: jgeorgio on November 18, 2015, 05:22:12 PM: 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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Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: JJB11B on November 18, 2015, 05:25:22 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: ndcasla on November 19, 2015, 05:26:55 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: 12Gauge on November 19, 2015, 06:17:41 AM: 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
Title: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: bobcat on November 19, 2015, 06:48:27 AM: 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/
Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: jgeorgio on November 19, 2015, 08:50:30 AM: 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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Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: huntnphool on November 20, 2015, 01:11:47 PM: 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
Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: MuleySniper on November 20, 2015, 01:58:09 PM: Manners makes a nice aftermarket stock too. Worth checking out
Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 20, 2015, 02:45:15 PM: Hogue overmolded for a hunderd bucks.
Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: Firedogg on November 20, 2015, 02:49:32 PM: 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).
Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: lamrith on November 20, 2015, 03:19:55 PM: Quote from: ndcasla on November 19, 2015, 05:26:55 AM
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.
Title: Re: Rifle replacement stock question
Post by: WAnoob on November 20, 2015, 04:17:14 PM: 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.