I've come across a very good deal on a Mark X, and thought it would be a good base to build a .375 Ruger on. What would be recommended for a M70 style 3 position safery. Also, I want to use an inside the triggerguard floorepalte release and need to know the best way to go here as well. FWIW...I will restock it with a McMillan. Thanks.

Brent

Easiest way to get an insided the guard release is buy an older MKX. If you have a cross button a guard with the release in the bow will run you around $90-100.
http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=8...rSuperSKU=881550&MC=

You can also find the guard on Ebay once in a while.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mauser-98-Interarms-Mark-X-Trigger-...p1638Q2em118Q2el1247

You can go with a 2 position like Jim Kobe( Sorry Jim I had a brain fart) makes , gentry, Dakota make a 3 position. I like Ed LaPour's http://www.edlapourgunsmithing.com/

Or try and find an '09 trigger guard/bottom metal. Go with the Ed Lapour safety, you will not be disappointed.

By the way, it's KOBE, no "L".

Thanks. This confirms what I thought about the Lapour safety. FWIT...I'm getting this action for about $100.

Brent

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I'm getting this action for about $100.

Can't beat that. If you have the cross pin guard you should be able to part it out to offest some of the $$ of the new guard.

I have a number of the MKXs many don't like the trigger but I've found them OK for a hunting rifle. If you are going with the Lapour then just removed the saftey bar& screw from the factory trigger.

I would just buy a new trigger. They are only $50 and make all the difference.

The Numrich bottom metal is damn rough compared to the original MK X, even with the later release. I doubt you will like it better.

If you shop around the auction sites make sure itis original Zastava and not a cast look-a-like.

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The Numrich bottom metal is damn rough compared to the original MK X, even with the later release. I doubt you will like it better

Thanks I didn't know that.

That sounded meaner than I meant. It is cast, though and there's no fixing the gaps in the trigger guard and lever without a bunch of labor. On mine, the floorplate was slightly bowed, too.

I was thrilled to unload mine on gb for a loss but IMO they are a piece a shite. I'd rather have an military guard anyday.
-Don

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That sounded meaner than I meant.

I sure didn't take it as mean. I have never seen one and had "ASSUMED" they were used MKX parts. I appreciate the info.

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Originally posted by tiggertate:
The Numrich bottom metal is damn rough compared to the original MK X, even with the later release. I doubt you will like it better.

If you shop around the auction sites make sure itis original Zastava and not a cast look-a-like.

Thanks. I wasn't aware of that. Sure does help.

Brent

GPC bottom metal

Mil 1909 bottom metal

1909 fit witha new floorplate

To give you an idea.
-Don

why not just go with a Blackburn and be done with it.

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Originally posted by 22WRF:
why not just go with a Blackburn and be done with it.

I have Blackburn on a recent M70 I built, but I really don't want to deal with the wait this time. Although I am considering Sunny Hill.

Brent