new FN large ring with bottom metal and trigger
in the raw.
Thanks dave

saw an FN action with timney polised and set up for magnums for 450.00...tj3006

well. lets put it this way. you can often find a sears model 50 in 30-06 for $350 and you are getting an fn action with the bottom metal and a stock and a barrrel.

I'd pay $300 for a brand new fn action, but no more.

Im with 22WRF, But didnt know there was a "new" FN mauser action . Has it been on a shelf some where for 45 years?

Wow, just saw a minty Belgian FN in 30-06 go at auction last week for about $300.

I had no idea they were worth so much.

-Spencer

People will pay a premium for an "in the box" action but in the end they don't save any money. They don't wear out like tires.

i know where you can get a brazilian complete for $100

Depends upon which Brazilian. If its a 1935 snap it up. If its a 1908 it still a very good action, but it will be soft may sustain lug setback if you use it with a high pressure cartridge.

Century has surplus 1903 Turkish Mausers right now on sale for $45. These have the military thumb cut on the left side of the receiver and military bottom metal.
http://www.centuryarms.com/Century/home.htm

One can get Argentine type mag release bottom metal from Numrich.
http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.asp?chrProductSKU=881550F&MC=

The trouble is, the bottom metal would not fit on the Turk.

The mag box for a VZ24 is:
3.315" inside
3.511" outside


The mag box for an 03 Turk is:
3.215" inside
3.375" outside

The 30-06 and 300 Win Mag cartridges are:
3.340"


So, where you gonna find a VZ24 now?