I bought this rifle a few years ago, because a .223 M70 Winchester is a pretty rare configuration. The plain stock with 12.5" LOP was always something I wanted to change even though the rifle shoots well. Anyway I got a FWT take off from a buddy who bought this stock for his .270 Win and was bummed when he realized his mistake, luckily I could come to his rescue.

Does iy shoot better with the new stock? roger

That looks great taylorce

Gotta love it when a plan comes together!

Very nice, now go shoot something!

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Does iy shoot better with the new stock? roger

Doesn't shoot any worse, this rifle has never been a tack driver. However, it's good enough to shoot a coyote a ways out.

I have a Youth Ranger in 308 sitting in the same stock... It does improve the looks for sure!

I also took a youth Ranger and put it in an adult stock. Mine is a 243 and I picked up a Win Lightweight stock on ebay with pretty nice wood for like $50. All in, it was much cheaper than tracking down an older Featherweight

At one time I believe Winchester might have sold a combo like that.

Came with a plain stock to start the youth with then the nicer bigger stock as the youth grew up.

I could be wrong but that what my brother said when he brought a combo like that.

very nice taylorce1: Perhaps you guys can help me. I'm looking for grandson's first rifle: As we're a model 70 family, I want one for Colton: looking for either a .243 or .270 with featherweight contour barrel and short stock. A youth M70 would be perfect, as I could find a shortened stock and keep the original for when he gets older. Or one of the M70 lightweights ( not featherweight) they made back in the 80s. Hoping I can find something in the $400. range. thanks

400 might be a little tough, but if you find a short action featherweight I've still got the short youth stock for that barrel contour

thanks milehigh: will keep that in mind.

Gunbroker.com has the Youth Ranger in .243 and they're selling for $500+. You can probably pick up a Ranger or M670 in .270 for around $400, but it will not have the FWT contour barrel.

This is not my rifle, he started off asking $500 and has dropped it to $425. I can help you make contact if interested.

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Great shape, shoots good, just in time for deer season. I got this used from the original owner and have shot 1 box though it. Factory 75 gr HP shot under an inch. !!!!!!!!!!Scope not included I will leave the rings and bases!!!!!!











Thank you

Yes, I saw that one. I think I want to stick with a featherweight contour barrel though.