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Old 03-12-2009, 06:30 PM
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driftrider
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Default RE: Older Savages

I think it'd be worth that much just for the action alone. Buy it, get a barrel nut wrench and a make up an action vise. Then order a pre-chambered barrel from Shilen or Douglas in the short action cartridge of your choice that's threaded for the Savage action w/nut. You can rebarrel it yourself with just the above tools and a "GO" headspace gauge. Throw in a new trigger and voila, you've got a custom hunting rifle that will shoot darn near as well as a blueprinted Remington. If you want to go the extra step you can send it to Sharp Shooter Supply and have Fred time and true the action for $105 + shipping. There are also plenty of aftermarket stocks available for that era Savage Model 10 rifles, too for the full-custom treatment.

Or you could just take the good deal (and it is unless the rifle is beat to h*ll), and have a good shooting little .243 that you aren't afraid to put a few dings and scratches (read: character ) on.

Mike
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