Does anyone know approximately how much an early 80's fw walnut stock weighs?. It's a crf action 30-06 if that matters as far as weight goes. Just trying to figure if there would be much weight savings with a manners SL or McM edge. Unfortunately I don't have a scale capable of weighing the stock and I've been unable to locate an answer online.
Thanks.

The two FWT. XTR stocks I have weigh 1#11oz and 1#12oz.

Not much weight saved on those stocks. My factory FW stock weighs 26 oz- about the same as an Edge. Look at MPI if you want really light- they offer bare stocks as light as 9 oz. their lightest stock should finish at around 13 oz or so.

The XTR fwt I used to own, weighed in around 30 oz's... My pre 64's weigh right at 2 pounds even.. In my experience, you can loose about 6 OZ's by switching to an edge stock (hunters compact) and even more if you go to a Brown pounder..

I have had earlier ones like yours from 27-30oz.
If it fits you well, going to a graphite follower and 1pc aluminum bottom metal can save you 4-5 oz (into Edge weight) for very little money.

This and drilling the butt can yield a few more oz.

Drilling the butt will change the balance too, for the better in my opinion.

One thing with most fiberglass stocks, even at the same overall weight, the butt is lighter than a wood butt, and pushes the balance forward slightly. It usually feels like it is "between the hands" better than a dense wood buttstock.

Ive dropped quite a few M70's in Brown, Bansner, and McMillan stocks,ditching the factory lumber in the process. I don't care what calculations on the Internet say....you WILL save weight.

My favorite in a 270-280 is the Brown PoundR. More expensive and the kevlar is supposed to be tough to work with. Very rigid. They last a very long time; for most a lifetime of hunting and shooting IME.

Very tough to beat them for weight.

If you want to get a light M70 you must watch everything; barrel contour,bottom metal, stock, mounts.etc. Ounces add up fast when you start with a heavier action. No one component will do it but the barrel and stock are major factors of course.

No matter what you do to them they will never be a Kimber or Ti Rem 700. Just the way it goes.

For a 270-280, a target weight of 7-7 1/4 should be doable if you watch what you are doing.

Thank you for the replies. Gives me something to think about for a project after hunting season ends. Been packing it around the last few days in the mountains and its a pretty handy rifle. Always looking for a little improvement though. I may have to do a bit of research on the brown pounder I've heard about em but not to familiar with them.

Bob likes the pounder on the fwt rifles. I really don't think they look right with anything sporting a 22" or less barrel. That's where the hunters compact really shines. However, looks aren't always better either. The rifle has to balance properly, feel good in the hands, mitigate recoil well (in all field positions and even off the bench), and bring your eye into good alignment with the scope. If these things aren't happening, it's time to dump said stock for a better one. I've been extremely happy with my Mcmillan hunters compact on a 270 fwt and the brown pounder on a 24" tubed 338 win mag. Your body type and personal preference may differ though. Only way to know for sure is to try them both...