Big country
TGT Addict
I have a rifle that is listed as a "Sears and Roebuck Ted Williams Model 53" it is a .30-.06 sprg and was manufactured by Winchester for Sears and Roebuck back when Sears sold guns. As far as I can tell the serial number goes back to a model 70 and the scope mounts I got for it were made for a model 70 and they fit fine. My question is if I were to buy an after market drop in stock for this for a model 70 long action with a hinged floor plate is it possible that the stock won't fit because it is not a "true Winchester model 70"? The next question is how do I tell if my hinged floor plate is a 1 or 2 piece? And how do I tell if a barrel is shot out? I have noticed my groups getting wider and nothing has changed. I think maybe a stock with a good solid bedding might fix the issues but I don't know. I need to find out if the barrel is dieing or if the rifle can be saved. And finally what kind of accuracy can I realistically expect out of this gun? There might not be any problem it may just be old and acceptable for it's time of production. I'm looking at Bell and Carlson for the stock.
Thanks,
Cody
Thanks,
Cody