Author Topic: Re Win Model 70 stock (Read 425 times)

Maine Woods · « **on:** April 23, 2005, 12:51:45 PM »

Ok I never thought I would be asking a question like this! I have a new model 70 super grade ( it is the nicest rifle I have yet owned) I have played around with stocks for over 30 years. I have removed the 2 allen head screws front of floor plate and rear of trigger gaurd but the stock seams stuck on the action? I have seen a few post about Win. useing something sticky as a sort of bedding compound. I want to disassemble for through cleaning and maybe trigger adjustment. I hate to go see a smith just for this. Help Please?

Nobade · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2005, 01:25:57 PM »

Unless it's a really new one, there should be three screws holding it in. There is one in the middle of the action, holding down the front of the trigger guard. Lift up the floorplate to get to it. They are also "bedded" with hot glue, and can be a bit sticky to remove. Just gently pull on it and it'll come out after the screws are removed.

Maine Woods · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2005, 04:36:35 PM »

It is just about two weeks old( yet unfired) I will double check the screws.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2005, 06:38:18 PM »

Winchester is using a 'picture frame' guard on the latest M70's. I have one in a super grade and while I'm not certain I believe it only had the 2 screws. Better check to be certain. They are a bit difficult to remove from the wood the first time. They do use a rather cheesy hotmelt bedding compound. It will eventually cause a problem and have to be replaced.