An Edge fill McMillan/Bansner/Manners, etc stock that is lightweight is a major improvement for a M7. Put a sporter weight barrel on it with a lw stock and it's really nice for offhand shooting. ....and at that point your at or past the cost of a Montana/Fieldcraft/Forbes.
The only issue there is the M70 is a fair bit heavier than something like the Montana for all day stalking in the snow. But I totally agree, a Bansner/McMillan clad M70 Fwt is an awfully nice still-hunting setup, and miles ahead of the M7. My current is a McMillan Edge / 22" SS M70 308 Win FWT. I've also used a Bansner / 21" SS M70 30-06 FWT. I took several good bulls still-hunting with the 30-06.
