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Not helpful here But that's a good thing for youI'm still four short of having extras...
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Not helpful here But that's a good thing for youI'm still four short of having extras...
Where are you at?Check Cabelas used rack. They some times have 03 Springfields. You can also post up an add here on the forum and see what pops up! I wish you were close to me, one of my local shops has several "stock" 03's as well as Lee Enfields that were lend lease returns! A few '98 Mausers and a few C.G. service rifles post ww2! Maybe MountainBear has a barreled action to sell or trade that could be a good base from which to rebuild/restore from!
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I am so happy to hear of your good fortune with scopes. I worked in gunsmithing for a few years and saw a lot of broken scopes. The o.p. wanted something that wouldn't break the bank and the pushfeed 70 has the flat bottom reciever, intergral recoil lug and easily adjustable trigger going for it, as well as iron sights, and a reciever drilled and tapped for a reciever sight. Controlled feed is nice to have, granted, but in a range gun not necessary.
And to clarify again, i do not want a sporter config rifle. I want an original type, i don't care if it's matching, but i'd like it to be how it was intended/designed to be.
I will also say i tried a Tika in Sportsmans yesterday, dang that bolt is smooth!
Hmm, very interesting, i notice the marking of Smith&Wesson as well, so they still use that on the gun?
So the Ruger American has a smooth bolt, but has a 'zzzzzzzz' feel to it, which i'm *GUESSING* is the turning not being as smooth as it could be on the bolt? Is that the case? and if so, can i polish that up without causing problems with the action?
I didn't ask about anything else, and in fact he suggested the Tika without me prompting.
I like the fact these are now two rifle options from essentially Sako and Smith, it explains why Smith don't make that other rifle anymore.
I couldn't agree more but for one thing. The FN actions are nice, but no longer manufactured, and that has been the case for quite a few years now. I have what was once a Model 50 that my Dad gave me many years ago. The barrel became shot out and I completely upgraded the rifle 20 years ago and it now has a beautifully figured walnut stock and a Lilja barrel. Still in 30-'06. Timney trigger. The gunsmith who prettied it up had a bunch of those FN actions and he said he was getting around $600 just for the actions alone. If you can get one of those old JC's for a decent price, get after it. Another good rifle would be the old Husqvarna.JC Higgins model 50.
I have one and you can't build a better action and barrel for what these go for.
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I couldn't agree more but for one thing. The FN actions are nice, but no longer manufactured, and that has been the case for quite a few years now. I have what was once a Model 50 that my Dad gave me many years ago. The barrel became shot out and I completely upgraded the rifle 20 years ago and it now has a beautifully figured walnut stock and a Lilja barrel. Still in 30-'06. Timney trigger. The gunsmith who prettied it up had a bunch of those FN actions and he said he was getting around $600 just for the actions alone. If you can get one of those old JC's for a decent price, get after it. Another good rifle would be the old Husqvarna.
That is a SWEET Husky! Never turn your nose up at a nice old Husquvarna! To bad i'm not looking for another rifle, I would jump on that one!I agree on the Husqvarna. The 1600 lightweight rifle is damn good for the money. I've seen them sell for $400.00 locally and it's about the closest thing to the revered pre 64 model 70 featherweight, that I can think of. It has a smooth bolt and factory iron sights. All of which the OP mentions he'd prefer on a nice bolt action rifle. It's also a controlled round feed mauser derivative, if that floats his boat. I know I have a preference for a good CRF rifle. Here's a good one listed on GB:
Husqvarna Model 1600 .30/06 Small Ring Long Mag : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com (http://www.gunbroker.com/item/568817245)