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Kavanaughty · September 24, 2014, 07:21 PM

Proving to be a difficult decision. Thus far, these are the models I'm considering (ranked from most to least favorable):

• Winchester Model 70; either Extreme Weather SS or Ultimate Shadow SS (I prefer the stock on the Extreme Weather SS but I'd rather the non-fluted barrel of the Ultimate Shadow SS

• Sako 85; Hunter Laminated Stainless, Varmint Laminated Stainless or Synthetic Stainless (though the price is stretching it and I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with the detachable box magazine)

• Ruger M77 Hawkeye; Predator, Varmint Target, Laminate Compact or All-Weather

• A high-end stainless steel Remington 700 (no idea which models are considered high-end though)

• Zastava M70 PSS (if I could find one here in Canada)

A couple of questions:

1. Can a detachable box magazine be converted to a hinged floorplate magazine and vice versa?

2. In general, is installing an aftermarket stock a difficult process?

Again, thank you all for the input. I'm definitely getting closer.

September 24, 2014, 07:21 PM	#23
Kavanaughty Junior Member Join Date: September 1, 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Proving to be a difficult decision. Thus far, these are the models I'm considering (ranked from most to least favorable): • Winchester Model 70; either Extreme Weather SS or Ultimate Shadow SS (I prefer the stock on the Extreme Weather SS but I'd rather the non-fluted barrel of the Ultimate Shadow SS • Sako 85; Hunter Laminated Stainless, Varmint Laminated Stainless or Synthetic Stainless (though the price is stretching it and I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with the detachable box magazine) • Ruger M77 Hawkeye; Predator, Varmint Target, Laminate Compact or All-Weather • A high-end stainless steel Remington 700 (no idea which models are considered high-end though) • Zastava M70 PSS (if I could find one here in Canada) A couple of questions: 1. Can a detachable box magazine be converted to a hinged floorplate magazine and vice versa? 2. In general, is installing an aftermarket stock a difficult process? Again, thank you all for the input. I'm definitely getting closer.