I found a basically NOS (I guess) sporter today in 7.62X39 built by Century Arms on a 95 action. It was in a checkered wood stock and the bluing was worn on the barrel from being in the rack for so long. The store owner seemed very disappointed in it when I asked him about it, said he thought it was something different when he ordered it. I like the odd stuff so I was interested, I told him I wanted to do a little research on the rifle first.
I love the one I built on a 95 action, low recoil, cheep to shoot light weight, and quick to get on target. One thing you should find out is if it has a .308 bore or .311, neither is a problem, as long as you know what it is when selecting bullets and dies if you are reloading.
Great little rifle you have. I'd still like to know more about the Century sported rifles. I'd like to know how good the work and materials used were. They either duplicated the original barrel contour or rebarreled it, I'm guessing the former.
Originally posted by taylorce1: Great little rifle you have. I'd still like to know more about the Century sported rifles. I'd like to know how good the work and materials used were. They either duplicated the original barrel contour or rebarreled it, I'm guessing the former.
Unless the barrel is stepped, like a military, then it has a tapered aftermarket barrel. If my memory is correct they used a low-end barrel. My assessment of Century's gunsmith skills of that time (15 years ago) were fair at best. That being said, I have a friend who bought a .30-06 Century sporter built on a pitted VZ24 action that punched a .5 in 100yd cloverleaf with the first three rounds. IRMV.
Bob
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There are at least two steps in the barrel. I just don't know if I want to invest in another small ring. I have a 93 in 300 Savage and a Kimber of OR M96 sported.
Mine is 308 bore, converted to cock on open, shoots under an inch @ 100 yards, it's a nice lite quick handling rifle, and I'm wanting to use it to play around with some accelerators, for Coyotes and Prairie Dogs. When I started it the surplus ammo was cheap, and when I finished it 5 years later, it wasn't, but it's still a fun little rifle to shoot.
