I have been able to narrow my choices down to a few that I have been able to find for my project 9.3x62.

1.) A BRNO ZKK 600 270 $695

2.) 1950's FN 270 $700



Thoughts please



The other option I have considered is a current CZ550 9.3x62 that is slightly used with a Manlicher stock. The asking price is $1200 and inclides a 1-4 Leupold, QR rings/bases and has a set trigger, 3 position safety, NECG sights and a butterknife (?) bolt. Some of this work has alledgedly been done by Griffen & Howe but their is no documentation to support that

Your not going to take apart a 1949 FN sporter are you?





I suppose that you have a Black and Decker drill to make screw holes thru the crest on the front ring too. Use a center punch first.

How about a new CZ action for $399? Link

From every thing I have read the new CZ actions require enough work that it is not cost effective. I am only considering the above rifles as the stocks can be utilized as I finish my project in stages. I think the CZ550 would be a much better buy than starting with a CZ action.

The "Mausers" come with poor triggers and safeties. However those things can be changed.

I would favor a M70 CFR for an action. The "Classic" era are good actions and make up a fine looking rifle.

That way your not taking apart something really collectable.

By the way you edited out choice #3 which was a 1949 FN. Thanks and good luck with your project.

Actually I edited out the early 1950's FN Sako which was sold this morning. Origionaly I had a typo on the FN. It is a 1950's series with the crest. It would of course stay intact as I would want to see it The one I tried to jump on this AM was a BRNO ZK600 mint for $775 with a set triger. SOLD faster than a speeding mouse

Chuckwagon,

Ya need a 1951 barreled action in 30-06? I have one with a butterknife bolt handle? would make a nice Mannlicher, but not to be confused with Swamp. Who is a Man Licker.

Here's a pic of it. I would part it out for you if you didnt want the complete gun.

Chuck,
I often marvel at how a crest can become such a sacred object and how if you decide to do anything different with the rifle or the action, that you are instantly accused of being a ham fisted back yard gunsmith.

I am building one on a Legacy Mauser 98. Thank god they have no crest. They do have a rather ugly bolt knob but other than that are not bad. Double sq bridge, 3 pos safety and adjustable trigger. It has a half round half octagon barrel on it that I built last year. Howard has claimed it.

Chuck, either action would make a good platform for a custom.If it were me I would go with the FN, I sort of have a soft spot fot them. There would be nothing wrong with the Brno either if that would be your pick. Let us know what you decide.

alvinmack, what the hell's wrong with you, the for sale forun is a few forums on down the list. This is Gun Smithing.

Oh! by the way, what do you want for 51 model just the way it is minus the scope and rings

I saw a Sears M50 at the Newington Gun Exchange in CT yesterday. They were asking about $340 for it. They have an FN Mauser action.

I picked up a FN yesterday at a local dealer with a perfect crest. I sawed up a old POS Savage ( their all junk any how ) and used my dremel motto gizzie on the crest to spell KISS OFF in old english script.

Chuckwagon,


Far be it from me to correct someone's grammar. But you mispelled Savage. Should be Salvage

-Mike

LMO you can just abbreviate it as POS ! I am a apprentice engwaveror and I love to practice on FN logos