I recently purchased a pre-64 Model 70 in 375 H&H and the gun is in the need of a little work. The gun came without the original stock and I would like to have it replaced with cross bolts installed. Also, the 3-position safety is a little wobbly and needs some work or replacing.

Anyone have a gunsmith recommendation, preferably one who does a lot of model 70 work? Thanks in advance.

Try Wayne at American Hunting Rifles or DArcy Echols

I like Jim Kobe.

Mr. Kobe for sure!!!!

He knows pre-64 Winny's

Wayne and Jim are both good bets if Wayne works on pre-64s. The Model 70 he upgraded for me was a Classic not a pre-64.

If you want to stay local it'd help if you had your location up.

I just started using a local smith that I like but have not seen this kind of work in progress while at his shop. I have seen pictures of finished work that were impressive. His name is Hunter, business is Brown Dog Gunsmithing

Thank you for the recommendations guys. I had looked into Wayne with American Hunting Rifles but was under the impression he mostly worked with the CZs. Although, I have not spoken with him yet. I will reach out to both Jim and Wayne.

BigNate...I'm located in central PA. It would be nice to have someone local do the work, however, I will gladly send the rifle out for quality work.

Clearance Hammonds is in Red Lion, PA and is as good as it gets.

Try Bob Green in York, PA. He did some work for me last year.

Email him at bob@greensrifles.com

Don

I think Hammonnds and Bob Green are Remington, BR smiths. I know both and they are good guys. I would personally use a mod 70 guy, Jim Kobe.

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Jim Kobe.

I have been more than pleased with Dean Zollinger's work.

I often refer work to Jim Kobe....good man

Ted Ulmer lives close to State Collage ..

Great metal smith ...