NavyGuy
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I recently had the idea to make two custom rifles for my two sons. At first I was wrapped around the idea of using Mauser actions. I got one and didn't have the heart to chop it up, it's in the safe now. So for the last few days I've been looking for a economical/accurate action to build a rifle around. In my quest I came across some interesting finds.
Let's start with the action. I could use a Stevens 200 (same as a Savage 110)
http://www.benchrest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48943
for about $200
Or I could opt for the the Savage Precision Target Action for about $400
http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/first-report-on-savage-target-action/
I looked at several different barrels before I came across this...
http://www.lprgunsmith.com/lpr_switch_rifle.htm
I thought this would be awesome! I could give my boys three popular calibers in one rifle, custom built by Dad. Just throw a stock on, and a nice trigger and end up with something like this.
http://accurateshooter.net/GOTW/strikerrifle308x580.jpg
Where I get confused is the selection of calibers. They would have to be close as far as length right? Does anything have to be done to the internals of the action or is everthing done in the barrel alone. I wouldn't think all magazines are the same size. Ideally I'd like to give them a 30-06, .308, and a 25-06. Let me know what you think.
Let's start with the action. I could use a Stevens 200 (same as a Savage 110)
http://www.benchrest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48943
for about $200
Or I could opt for the the Savage Precision Target Action for about $400
http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/first-report-on-savage-target-action/
I looked at several different barrels before I came across this...
http://www.lprgunsmith.com/lpr_switch_rifle.htm
I thought this would be awesome! I could give my boys three popular calibers in one rifle, custom built by Dad. Just throw a stock on, and a nice trigger and end up with something like this.
http://accurateshooter.net/GOTW/strikerrifle308x580.jpg
Where I get confused is the selection of calibers. They would have to be close as far as length right? Does anything have to be done to the internals of the action or is everthing done in the barrel alone. I wouldn't think all magazines are the same size. Ideally I'd like to give them a 30-06, .308, and a 25-06. Let me know what you think.