24 February 2025, 22:10
Paul KWinchester M70 stock question
Will the new Winchester M70 stocks fit the post 64 push feeds?
Paul
07 April 2025, 00:30
Clint MeierWinchester told me several years ago that all post-64 actions had a 7-5/8" CTC guard screw spacing, with the exception of the more recent short actions. All pre-64 actions had 7-1/2" CTC guard screw spacing. So, based on that, as far as I know, I'd say they should fit fine.
10 April 2025, 18:24
Paul KClint:
Thank You for the info. Also, thank you for taking the time to respond to my post.
Paul
True, but not complete; I have built many rifles on the post 64 smooth feed actions and installed some of them on current M70 stocks. They are all the same platform, so the receivers fit. However...if you have the newer one piece bottom metal, you will need a spacer in order for it to fit; those are readily available and cost like ten cents. I have also used washers. I'll take a picture of one later.
I prefer the 64 actions; they work smoother than the claw ones, and since I know how to operate a bolt action, so the "CRF" does not affect me. I have those too....