So I picked up a Mauser 98 recently. It is one of the large rings that was changed to 7.62x51 by FN. The bolt and action #s match but the stock doesn't. The action and bore are in fantastic condition and the stock is in good shape (no cracks, etc). I'm not sure what it's worth but I would guess not a whole lot. What do you think retail value is on it? I know years ago there were a few of these around but I haven't seen one of the 7.62x51 FNs for a while.
I am not a huge fan of going all bubba on milsurps but this one has already been modified when it was sent to Peru anyways (7.62 barrel and reversed safety) so I wouldn't feel as bad messing with it.
I'm leaning towards an inexpensive scout-ish rifle setup just because I don't have one and it could be done easily. I was thinking of getting a cheaper stock (maybe Hogue, maybe a Fajen or something under $150). I'd really like a B&C stock but I am not gonna shell out that kind of money on this one. Then get the XS scout mount for it and a LER scope. Putting the barrel at ~20" and maybe later on installing some peep sights and quick detach rings. Maybe having the barrel threaded might be alright too.
If I did it this way I could keep the original barrel on it for now. I wouldn't have to bend or replace the bolt handle. I wouldn't have to change the safety to a sliding safety. I wouldn't have to tap the receiver. Seems pretty straightforward and cheap. Would make a handy truck gun / sort of scout style rifle. It wouldn't be truly meet the criteria for a "scout" but that's ok. What do you think?
I am not a huge fan of going all bubba on milsurps but this one has already been modified when it was sent to Peru anyways (7.62 barrel and reversed safety) so I wouldn't feel as bad messing with it.
I'm leaning towards an inexpensive scout-ish rifle setup just because I don't have one and it could be done easily. I was thinking of getting a cheaper stock (maybe Hogue, maybe a Fajen or something under $150). I'd really like a B&C stock but I am not gonna shell out that kind of money on this one. Then get the XS scout mount for it and a LER scope. Putting the barrel at ~20" and maybe later on installing some peep sights and quick detach rings. Maybe having the barrel threaded might be alright too.
If I did it this way I could keep the original barrel on it for now. I wouldn't have to bend or replace the bolt handle. I wouldn't have to change the safety to a sliding safety. I wouldn't have to tap the receiver. Seems pretty straightforward and cheap. Would make a handy truck gun / sort of scout style rifle. It wouldn't be truly meet the criteria for a "scout" but that's ok. What do you think?