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Old January 12, 2010, 10:43 PM   #1
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winchester mod 70 mods

i have a newer mod 70 in 7mm wsm, fine shooting rifle, mine is the super stalker and i am wanderin if i decided to upgrade the stock would it be possible to install a box mag or a hinged floor plate, im wantin to put a fine piece of wood(for weight) or maybe a fiberglass i just dont care for a plastic blow molded stock, the action and barrell is one of the finest iv ever operated, any intel would be thankful.
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Old January 13, 2010, 08:20 AM   #2
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I have a model 70 Coyote in 7mm WSM. Great shooting rifle. Mine came with a laminate wood stock, a hinged floor plate and medium heavy SS barrel.
I would think that you could find a stock here:
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Classi...el-70-s/20.htm
As to the hinged floor plate or box magazine, I'll leave that part to the experts.
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Old January 13, 2010, 09:05 AM   #3
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ok

heres another question would short action be the same action length as WSM?
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Old January 13, 2010, 09:34 AM   #4
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Yes. That one I can answer.
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