Could use some advice on model 70

[Texasflyer]

This is my model 70 classic sporter boss. Im pretty sure it was never fired from new until i got it a few months ago. It has a few safe dings here and there i could really use some advice on how to get the dent to come out as much as possible. Its so perfect that i really just wanted us to start out fresh and the dings are killing me. Also i havent found much info on this model and if anybody knows anything about it i would appreciate the knowledge. Anyways.. here are some picks from shooting today. I was inspired by how pretty everything was.

 

[Lange Carabine]

Steaming is usual way to raise dents in wood stocks, as long as the grain is only compressed and not cut.
However the stock will require a re- finish aftetward.
If it were mine I'd probably just wipe on a little linseed oil to blend it and call it a day.

 

[Texasflyer]

Steaming is usual way to raise dents in wood stocks, as long as the grain is only compressed and not cut.
However the stock will require a re- finish aftetward.
If it were mine I'd probably just wipe on a little linseed oil to blend it and call it a day.

The thing is i usually strip the entire stock down and completely refinish it. But on a gun otherwise this perfect it causes me to pause. I shoot my rifles by the way, and its not like i want to sell it. But i just cant help myself from messing with it. The ding on the handguard portion is just in the clear. But the comb is an actual dent that shattered the clear. I was thinking of picking some pf the clear out and then steaming it to try and get it close and the tru oiling it.... times like this i wish someone else was in charge lol. Just dont wanna kick myself for not leaving well enough alone in 10 years or whenever it may actually be worth something.

 

[DavidBoren]

Sand it, steam it, oil it, and reseal it...

It's a factory stock... even if you mess up an absolutely perfect factory stock... it's still just a factory stock. Don't beat yourself up over it.

If you mess it up beyond repair, I'm sure there's another one on eBay, for like $45.

While you have it all sanded down, pillar bed it, free float the barrel channel, add a Versapod stud out the front of the foregrip so you can ditch the Harris off the sling stud.

 

[Baron23]

Sand it, steam it, oil it, and reseal it...

It's a factory stock... even if you mess up an absolutely perfect factory stock... it's still just a factory stock. Don't beat yourself up over it.

If you mess it up beyond repair, I'm sure there's another one on eBay, for like $45.

While you have it all sanded down, pillar bed it, free float the barrel channel, add a Versapod stud out the front of the foregrip so you can ditch the Harris off the sling stud.

I've heard of people taking a damp towel, laying it over the ding, then hitting the towel with the pointed end of a clothes iron or similar to raise the ding.

You don't think you would be happy with just pulling the ding out and putting a bit of new finish on there...yeah, won't be perfect but if you don't want to refinish the whole stock then....

Its a poly finish, yeah?

 

[Texasflyer]

Whats wrong with my harris? I float that harris between rifles when sighting in or doing load workups lol, mostly the gun will have a sling on it in the feild. I was more worried about original finish on a rifle variant i think they only made them for a few years but that may be wrong as well

 

[Texasflyer]

I've heard of people taking a damp towel, laying it over the ding, then hitting the towel with the pointed end of a clothes iron or similar to raise the ding.

You don't think you would be happy with just pulling the ding out and putting a bit of new finish on there...yeah, won't be perfect but if you don't want to refinish the whole stock then....

Its a poly finish, yeah?

Not sure what winchester used in the 70's but it cracked like glass around the dent so its some clear that gets hard. I always use tru oil when i do guns, reminds me of lincoln logs when i was a kid. Im not scared to redo the entire stock but the cut checkering is sharp and everywhere else is nice. The bolt doesnt even have any wear on the machine turning... think ill try the iron trick. If i can get it close and dab a little clear in it ill be happy i think. Its not a daily shooter or anything but ive done a workup on it with 110 grains and shot a few coyotes so far.

 

[Lange Carabine]

Not sure what winchester used in the 70's but it cracked like glass around the dent so its some clear that gets hard.

In the 70's or on the 70's?

 

[Texasflyer]

Im pretty sure this model was made around 1975

In the 70's or on the 70's?

 

[Texasflyer]

But with a pre 64 style controlled feed bolt.... thats why im a little cautious about dicking it up.

 

[Lange Carabine]

Im pretty sure this model was made around 1975

Nope. Mid 90's. They were made for about 3-4 years between about 94 and 97.
And they weren't actually made by Winchester. They were made by USRAC so there's no collector value to worry about ruining by refinishing the wood.

 

[Texasflyer]

A pre 64 model 70 was on my bucket list of rifles and i looked for 20 years or so for one and never did have the stars line up, then during a pandemic i bought 2 in one month. Lol the other is a 91 ranger model in 243, nothing special workhorse.

 

[Lange Carabine]

Always wanted a Van Orden sniper but never was in the right place at the right time.
This is as close as I ever got....
U.S. Property marked Model 70 Target .30-06 made in 1957. Condition is 98-99%.

 

[Texasflyer]

Nope. Mid 90's. They were made for about 3-4 years between about 94 and 97.
And they weren't actually made by Winchester. They were made by USRAC so there's no collector value to worry about ruining

Thank you sir, hahaha i thought i had won and bit hook line and sinker to what that gunshop owner layed down. Still its a damn fine shooter, now that i got no worries im gonna still try to steam it out and fix it, good practice sincerely thank you, probably saved me from looking like a fool sometime

 

[Lange Carabine]

Thank you sir, hahaha i thought i had won and bit hook line and sinker to what that gunshop owner layed down. Still its a damn fine shooter, now that i got no worries im gonna still try to steam it out and fix it, good practice sincerely thank you, probably saved me from looking like a fool sometime

It's a nice rifle and I hear they're good shooters once you get the boss tuned to the ammo.

 

[Texasflyer]

Always wanted a Van Orden sniper but never was in the right place at the right time.
This is as close as I ever got....
U.S. Property marked Model 70 Target .30-06 made in 1957. Condition is

That is gorgeous!

 

[Texasflyer]

It's a nice rifle and I hear they're good shooters once you get the boss tuned to the ammo.

Lol, i tuned the ammo to the rifle, that brake is on zero. But compared to my howa 1500 its got about a third less recoil.

 

[Lange Carabine]

Lol, i tuned the ammo to the rifle, that brake is on zero. But compared to my howa 1500 its got about a third less recoil.

A buddy bought 70 classic in 300 WM in the mid 90's and sent it back to "Winchester" for them to fit it with a boss system.
I shot that thing exactly once after he got it back. The concussion felt like somebody slapped both sides of my face at once. To heck with that.
Never did care for them "loudeners" none.

 

[Pre64]

You can quickly identify a pre 64 by the bolt, it will have a small lug sticking up at about noon on the bolt. If you like I’ll get you a picture of one. Also you can get a solid b.o.s.s adapter that takes out the blast but you can still “tune” it. I’ve seen several available on eBay and midwest gun parts.

 

[Texasflyer]

This is my 1991 model 70 ranger with my gen 1 starlight for the poors in 243. May be not the coolest setup but it gets kills.

A buddy bought 70 classic in 300 WM in the mid 90's and sent it back to "Winchester" for them to fit it with a boss system.
I shot that thing exactly once after he got it back. The concussion felt like somebody slapped both sides of my face at once. To heck with that.
Never did care for them "loudeners" none.

 

[Texasflyer]

You can quickly identify a pre 64 by the bolt, it will have a small lug sticking up at about noon on the bolt. If you like I’ll get you a picture of one. Also you can get a solid b.o.s.s adapter that takes out the blast but you can still “tune” it. I’ve seen several available on eBay and midwest gun parts.

I dont notice the blast much i love my peltor tactical pros.

 

[Lange Carabine]

Thought about getting a NV scope several times, but never did because i know it would've ended up getting me in big trouble with the coot & carp cops.

 

[Wyo_Jo]

I loved the wood stock my classic sporter had but retired it due to continuous warping in the barrel channel. Even after glass bedding it just wouldnt keep a free float. I suspect the knots in the wood, looked awesome but problematic. I broke down few years ago and put a HS on it. Love the rifle, for a factory rifle it shoots the same if not better than the blueprinted 700 i have

 

[Texasflyer]

Wow, that wood stock is beautiful. Im addicted to burl. Whenever i get a really pretty peice i think. "This tree died just for my happiness"

I loved the wood stock my classic sporter had but retired it due to continuous warping in the barrel channel. Even after glass bedding it just wouldnt keep a free float. I suspect the knots in the wood, looked awesome but problematic. I broke down few years ago and put a HS on it. Love the rifle, for a factory rifle it shoots the same if not better than the blueprinted 700 i haveView attachment 7591576View attachment 7591588

 

[BadAccountant]

I had one in stainless, same deal.

Mid 90s build when Winchester was partnering with Browning. No collector value, but some sentimental value because my dad gave it to me.


So I pulled the action, trued it, and turned it into a .280 AI. As for the stock, I found a model 70 Laredo stock and it dropped right in. Not a bad rig at all.