For a really good job you'll spend a lot more than what you could just go out and get a good rifle. I've (a lot would say ruined) reworked a lot of mausers, with them actions were cheap and there is a ton of aftermarket stocks barrels etc for them. But it's a sows ear, no matter how many gold rings you put on them it's still a sows ear. Save your money and buy any one of a # of quality rifles.