Yet another rifle project, pre 64 m70.

[troy fairweather]

Having a Pre-64 M-70 action in hand offeres a multitude of tempting possibilities for building your forever dream rifle. I've enjoyed several similar projects and have learned to take my time and look around for workable ideas and suggestions. For example, don't be in a rush to replace original floorplate and trigger guard as there are more desirable choices in aftermarket bottom metals. An example shown in attached pic.
Another pic shows how the M-70's flanged tang can be reshaped into a contour that melds more gracefully into a custom stock. And notice how the bolt stop has been elegantly reshaped and checkered. These are simple but highly effective modifications that add a lot of class to a M-70 project.View attachment 1122918 View attachment 1122919

That is one beautiful rifle, is that a one piece bottom metal, I like the floorpate release in the trigger bow. I like checkered bolt handles to, wish I had some checkering files but they were pricy last time I looked. Do you think it's better to get a steel floorplate then buying a cheaper alloy one, I can get a alloy for $80 and the steel are like $140 and up. That floorplate may have to be refinished so be easier to blue a steel one then coating the alloy. My trigger guard is in ok shape, there's some surface rust but a good polish and blue will clean it up nice.

 

[Offfhand]

Mr. Fairweather, if you already have an original steel M-70 guard there is a lot you can do to improve it. Attached is a pic of a M-70 restocked and metal improved by Al Bieson. The formally flat-sided guard has been reshaped to more elegant contours, for a distinctive classic effect. Shows what can be accomplished by a craftsman with only a file.

 

[troy fairweather]

Mr. Fairweather, if you already have an original steel M-70 guard there is a lot you can do to improve it. Attached is a pic of a M-70 restocked and metal improved by Al Bieson. The formally flat-sided guard has been reshaped to more elegant contours, for a distinctive classic effect. Going to show what can be accomplished by a craftsman with only a file.View attachment 1122973

It is a nice touch, no sharp or blunt edges to.

 

[troy fairweather]

Well that ramline stock sold, figures whenever I'm about to buy something they sell. It's was on the site for months, may have to buy sages stock and a featherweight barrel for now then save up for a floorplate and mag parts later.

 

[WVRJ]

Just seen pre64.com has a nice synthetic ramline stock for $75 this maybe good for now to use the rifle until I can decide what to build it as.

The older Ramline stocks are made of fiberglass,the newer ones are made of glass filled nylon.Fiberglass is a breeze to work with if you want to make any changes like a cheekpiece or a palm swell.I retrofitted an H-S Precision stock for a 700 long action over to a 788 once because there wasn't a decent stock to fit one.Do a good job of fitting and bedding a fiberglass stock and you'll have a nice job.It may not be as beautiful as an original stock,but it's not going to cost as much.My previous hunting rifle build was a 280AI and it's my #1 go to long range rifle for deer.Right now I'm about half done with a short,handy 338-06.It's hard to beat a 30-06 family member for a hunting rifle.Good luck with your new find.

 

[troy fairweather]

The older Ramline stocks are made of fiberglass,the newer ones are made of glass filled nylon.Fiberglass is a breeze to work with if you want to make any changes like a cheekpiece or a palm swell.I retrofitted an H-S Precision stock for a 700 long action over to a 788 once because there wasn't a decent stock to fit one.Do a good job of fitting and bedding a fiberglass stock and you'll have a nice job.It may not be as beautiful as an original stock,but it's not going to cost as much.My previous hunting rifle build was a 280AI and it's my #1 go to long range rifle for deer.Right now I'm about half done with a short,handy 338-06.It's hard to beat a 30-06 family member for a hunting rifle.Good luck with your new find.

Unfortunately the stock was sold,so trying to find another and checking in if they get any more aftermarket stock. Wish b&c still made a m70 stock for the pre 64. I have to see how this action will feed the 280ai.

 

[codytrucker]

Numrich has several post 64 CRF stocks at pretty reasonable prices . Not sure if they would be drop in , but maybe with some altercation and glass bedding might work ? I got a safari express stock from them for my .404 and it worked great , and was like 75 bucks . Maybe look at midwest gun works , too .

 

[troy fairweather]

Numrich has several post 64 CRF stocks at pretty reasonable prices . Not sure if they would be drop in , but maybe with some altercation and glass bedding might work ? I got a safari express stock from them for my .404 and it worked great , and was like 75 bucks . Maybe look at midwest gun works , too .

From what I've read it's not worth trying to fit a pre into a post stock,