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September 9th, 2017, 10:04 PM #1Super Member
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Build it or Buy it
Dear fellow PAFOA people...
I had a very nicely worded post but got logged out before I could post.
Summarized, I could spend close to $1,800 building a mauser into a M40 clone or spend about $1,200 on something like a Remington 700 or Savage 10 and have what I'm looking for.
Would you spend hundreds of dollars and a bunch of time building a rifle just because nobody has one or just go buy the same rifle that everyone else has?
I already own a JC Higgins Model 50 which is what I would use for the build. The end result would never be worth the money put into it and I would be tearing apart a much sought after rifle to build what I want.
My wife is tired of hearing me talk about this so I figured I'd think out loud on here.
Thanks
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September 9th, 2017, 11:21 PM #2
Re: Build it or Buy it
Talk it up with anyone who will listen. Meanwhile you'll pick up ideas, possibly some parts no longer needed, et cetera.
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September 10th, 2017, 01:54 PM #3
Re: Build it or Buy it
It all depends on your goal and only you will know what you want to accomplish.
That being said, I wouldn't dump a bunch of money on an old gun as I'd want every advantage I could get in a modern design/action. If it was my money, I'd start off with a Tikka rifle and replace the barrel once I wore it out. You aren't going to find a better action in a factory rifle. This is coming from a big Savage fan (due to being able to do work myself).
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September 11th, 2017, 11:05 AM #4
Re: Build it or Buy it
Do you want a show piece or do you want an accurate rifle ? Personally I don't care what others have or shoot as long as what I have does what I ask of it accuracy wise that is . If you want an accurate rifle there are plenty of decent rifles to start with or buy as is , a Mauser action would be low on my list but can be done if you throw enough money at it .
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September 11th, 2017, 11:17 AM #5
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