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.
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