I looking for some help...I recently aquired a .300 WinMag Model 670. The stock is not in great shape, or very nice looking for that matter. I've been told that this is an economy version of the Model 70. If so, what are the differences? Is it just the stock, or are ther other differences? I'm mainly interested in a new stock and am wondering if a Post 64 Long Action drop in stock will work.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Mike

The 670 had a birch stock and a blind magazine. The barreled action was the same as regular 70 other than having a less polished finish. It would fit a post-64 drop in stock, but the problem is finding one with a blind magazine. Alternatively, you could retrofit your 670 with post-64 bottom metal, but that's an expensive fix.

The cheapest fix would be to rework the existing stock. You'll still have a birch stock, but with the right stain and finish they can look presentable.

In all sincerity friend the 670 truly was not worthy of the neme Winchester...it was a very poor gun in all respects and it's worth it's weight in scrap metal IMO...Not slamming you but just trying to get you to the right place.....trade it in on a decent rifle somewhere.

If one is looking for a push feed action, the 670 is a decent donor. The action is just as good as any of the others. In some respects I liked it better. At least it wasn't poorly polished. In fact, it wasn't polished at all! The lack of decent bottom metal is a drawback but the bottom metal which came with the M70's of the same vintage wasn't much to write home about anyway. If I was looking for a M70 action on which to build a target rifle, I would be happy enough with the 670. Any of the M70s need reworking anyway for this purpose. As an aside, one of the more accurate .270 Winchesters I've seen was a 670. Regards, Bill.

Wow, that's what I call quick responses, thanks to you all.

Stonecreek,
The blind magazine is the tough part, but upon more research I have found several synthetic drop-in stocks for the 670 that are available.

Vapodog,
I can't argue, but I can say that I got the gun for free and it has only had approx. 250 rounds thru it. My Father-In-Law bought it to hunt out west when he got home from Vietnam, 34 years later he still hasn't been there and figured he probably never will.

Bill,
My goal is to get a stock with a full bedding block and see where I'm at. I have some accurizing work before, but only on a Ruger 10/22 w/ aftermarket stuff.

Thanks again,

Mike

Come on VapoDog cut the guy a break. One of the most accurate rifles I have ever owned was a 670. It was a .270 and would consistently shoot three shot groups you could cover with a dime. As far as the metal finish goes it sure ant as bad as today’s Remington ADL synthetic. Last ditch Arisakas have a better finish than that. I look at the XTR’s of the same era and thick that’s a mighty ugly gun, and that is the best they had at the time. White spacers 12 lpi pressed checkering and forty two layers of spar varnish for a finish… UUCK. Give me a 670 any day over one of those.

Mike
Find a good stock you can live with and be happy. That rifle will last you a life time. I’m sure that Hi-Tec has a stock that will work for you.

Shawn