Model 70 Safari Express barreled action in a standard M70 Classic stock?

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I have a Model 70 Classic stock (from a 30-06 circa 2008) and want to install a Safari Express 416 Remington barreled action into this slimmer stock. I just don't like the larger Safari Express stock. The Classic style stock fits me well and is more ergonomic than the larger Safari express.

The Classic stock has been pillar bedded. I will add stock crossbolts and glass bed the Safari action in.


Has anyone done this? How much wood was removed from the fore end?
 
I'd have a close look at the magazine well dimensions before I started the project. Also, I expect the barrel channel will be too small for the M70 SE barrel. I'd expect to make mods to the stock.

That said, I've had both M70 styles and have not been tempted to try this, so I am not certain of all the potential issues you will encounter.
 
I'd have a close look at the magazine well dimensions before I started the project. Also, I expect the barrel channel will be too small for the M70 SE barrel. I'd expect to make mods to the stock.

That said, I've had both M70 styles and have not been tempted to try this, so I am not certain of all the potential issues you will encounter.
I will take a close look at the magazine well dimensions.
It may be a better idea to keep it in the Safari Express stock and have it slimmed by someone like RJ Renner.
 

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