Marlin MR-7 bolt action

[ratherbeshooting]

Was looking for a new small caliber and came across a great deal on a brand new Marlin MR-7 bolt action in 25-06. Love the caliber and love the gun but the woodwork leaves a little to be desired. It is a wood stock but both the fore stock and stock are (a) heavy and (b) too thick. Looks to me like a Winchester M-70 action but I want to make sure before I go and order a new synthetic stock. Can anybody say for sure that it will fit? Cheers

 

[todbartell]

most likely probably not I dont think but maybe

 

[RR]

most likely probably not I dont think but maybe

Good command of the possibilities.

Rich
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[Leeper]

Given that solid "maybe it will unless it won't" from Bartell, I'd go for it! I think it will. Of course, the wood stock could be reshaped as well. Regards, Bill.

 

[Mauser98]

Was looking for a new small caliber and came across a great deal on a brand new Marlin MR-7 bolt action in 25-06. Love the caliber and love the gun but the woodwork leaves a little to be desired. It is a wood stock but both the fore stock and stock are (a) heavy and (b) too thick. Looks to me like a Winchester M-70 action but I want to make sure before I go and order a new synthetic stock. Can anybody say for sure that it will fit? Cheers

Nothing that a cabinet rasp couldn't fix.

 

[blargon]

Of course, the wood stock could be reshaped as well. Regards, Bill.

X2, why not re-work the original stock?

 

[BCWILL]

X2, why not re-work the original stock?

Yes especially if it's the MR7 with the Walnut stock..........
If it's the Birch stocked MR7b I'd keep looking for one to "ReContour" as well