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What do I use for bottom metal on a MKX?

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21 February 2009, 19:09
tom ga hunter
What do I use for bottom metal on a MKX?
Just bought a MKX action std length magnum face without bottom metal. I want to build a low cost 375 Ruger so $500.00 Sunny Hill is out of the question.
21 February 2009, 20:03
lee440
Gun Parts Corp(Numrich) claims they have MK X bottom metal. If you go on E-Bay they have it listed there also. Or you could advertise here for it in Classified. Price generally runs around $150.


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21 February 2009, 20:17
ramrod340
quote:
Gun Parts Corp(Numrich) claims they have MK X bottom metal


I sure would look for a used one before I bought one to Numrich's. I bought one and sent it back. It was not a MKX part. The newer ones with the cross pin release are easier to find than tho old in the guard. Heck even a M98 would work with a little TLC.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
21 February 2009, 20:37
Dall85
PM sent.


Jim
21 February 2009, 21:51
montea6b
quote:
Originally posted by tom ga hunter:
Just bought a MKX action std length magnum face without bottom metal. I want to build a low cost 375 Ruger so $500.00 Sunny Hill is out of the question.


How low cost do you want to go, and do you want hinged or not? Milsurp guards can be had for fairly cheap and pretty up nicely with a little work.
22 February 2009, 02:40
ikesdad
+1 on not getting one from GPC. I too sent one back, it was junk.


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22 February 2009, 03:47
Geronomo
R&R Guns at: http://rrguns.us has them. A little pricey at about $225.00, but they are the real thing.

Geronimo
22 February 2009, 15:08
Masterifleman
I have a Numrich and another in the classifieds for sale now. Sorry about the "plug", but.


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22 February 2009, 21:24
kennedy
Go try e-bay. They always have bottom metal everytie I looked.
23 February 2009, 04:53
sammy read
Sporter Express has M98 hinged bottom metal in alloy and steel for around $100 haven't talked to amyone that has used it.
23 February 2009, 06:22
ramrod340
quote:
Sporter Express has M98 hinged bottom metal in alloy and steel for around $100 haven't talked to amyone that has used it.

I bought both from them about 18months ago. Sent them both back. Had to pay a restock fee. Compared to a MKX bottom they were junk.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K