Just find an old walnut post 66 stock and you will be set since both have same bolt pattern. May have to do some minor inletting.
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Actually, it is more so than not and the pre-66 trigger assembly is not the same as post-66, here are pics of both of mine.
Pre-66...
https://i.ibb.co/MBw6KtZ/pre66a.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/jkqht9M/pre66b.jpg
Post-66...
https://i.ibb.co/Tg2RWjX/post66b.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/sbKh014/post66a.jpg
And, if you keep the pre-66 stock and use a later barrel, you'll have this to contend with too...
https://i.ibb.co/YhRYk4K/pre66forearm.jpg
Anyone can make a bunch of parts changes to end up with an action but starting with a complete post 66 action in the first place would be the most economical and sensible option. Alternatively, one could leave the early action as is and enjoy it. :cool:
Yup… This is correct. While the Pre66 can be stripped down & ya have a basic Long Action like the Post66, which will accept all newer parts.., what Phil says is correct. And the wise decisions. If you WANT a Pre66 as a collector, awesome! But if looking for accurate shooter, likely planning to replace barrel or a few other parts, yeah, go with a newer.