23 January 2014, 04:37
RockratRemington Model 7 mannlicher stock 350mag
LGS has one of these on the used rack. Finish on the left side has developed hairline cracks lengthwise on the stock.
Anything to do about the cracks besides refinishing?
Also, what are these things worth? Pretty good shape except for that.
Thanks
23 January 2014, 19:26
BiebsRock, I've had the Remington Custom Shop MS rifles in just about every caliber. They are nice-handling little carbines. They sell on the used market for $1,400-$2,000, although I've picked up a few at $1,200 or so. If you could get it for around $1,000-$1,200, you could just fill the cracks, poly over it, and you'd be good-to-go. The stocks are laminated, so it isn't a strength issue.
23 January 2014, 20:00
RockratThank you for the info. I appreciate it.
23 January 2014, 20:15
BiebsIf you do get it and hunt with it, you'll soon be looking for other calibers. They are quite the neat little weapon!
24 January 2014, 23:29
PhilRYears back I had a mannlicher stock Mod. 7 in 350. A great little rifle. I was at the range one day shooting off the bench with a Harris bipod and about the 2nd or 3rd shot, the recoil pulled the front sling swivel stud right out of the forearm. The mannlicher stock is a bit thin at that point....you have to be careful.
25 January 2014, 06:28
RockratI think one in 260 rem would be great!! May make it to the range tomorrow and see how it performs.
Thanks for all the info.
26 January 2014, 20:59
N E 450 No2I had a Mod 7 in 350 Rem Mag from the Custom Shop with the Kevlar stock.
I liked the 350 Mag cartridge quite a bit, recoil even in the lightweight Mod 7 was not bad at all.
I let a buddy talk me out of it.
30 January 2014, 04:21
Nimrod308I have one in 7-08, great little rifle!