Picked up a pre 64 fwt in 30-06 last fall at what I thought was a fair price. Stock (monte carlo) needs refinishing and a couple deep scratches in it but metalwork is very good. Contemplated selling the rifle as I have a pretty nice 270 fwt and a recently completed 280 fwt (both pre 64s) but decided to do a bit of a project with this one in a phased approach. Not sure how much it will get hunted but I suppose that depends on how well it shoots.
That 30-06 sounds like a Mcmillan stock away from being perfect to me. Ha ha. Or a prime candidate for one. Hunters compact or edge would really spruce it up, lighten it and give it the perfect balance IMHO.
