Pre64 M80 upgrade

[nelsonob1]

I have a m70 in 300WM converted from a 300HH and thinking of upgrading to modernize the rifle. Project gun for flyin moose hunt this year in a grizzly area.

I was thinking a new stock, maybe a barrel, mounts and scope but open to suggestions, including this is a dumb idea and I should just buy a new rifle.

I should add that I am a hunter not a shooter. Can't remember the last time I shot at something over 300 yards.

Thoughts?

[eric2381]

Do you shoot the rifle well as is? What ammo do you use? Is the rifle reliable?

If the answer is yes to those questions and you’re using a quality bullet that’s shooting fine, I’d probably leave it alone. If I wanted to change anything, I’d upgrade the scope mounts and put a simple but durable quality modern scope on it. It would be a leupold if it was me.

If the wood stock is rough, you could spend some time restoring it yourself. I put a Manners stock on a pre 64 M70 years ago that I really like, but it’s tough to beat a good wood stock on a hunting rifle.

[eric2381]

But if you’re bored and have some extra cash, go for it. Sky is the limit. Have fun