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Scorch · November 30, 2009, 02:40 PM

Assuming the barrel is threaded for the Mauser, most gunsmiths would charge you about $100-$150 to install and headspace a barrel, a stock will cost about $100, and sights will run you about another $100 installed. So you would be $350 into a rifle that is worth about $200, but more importantly, you can buy a used Rem 700 for $300-$400, or a used Savage for about the same, or a new Stevens or Mossberg or Marlin bolt action for about $280. You could sell the Mauser and the barrel for about $300 to finance the deal. Your money, do what you want.

November 30, 2009, 02:40 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Assuming the barrel is threaded for the Mauser, most gunsmiths would charge you about $100-$150 to install and headspace a barrel, a stock will cost about $100, and sights will run you about another $100 installed. So you would be $350 into a rifle that is worth about $200, but more importantly, you can buy a used Rem 700 for $300-$400, or a used Savage for about the same, or a new Stevens or Mossberg or Marlin bolt action for about $280. You could sell the Mauser and the barrel for about $300 to finance the deal. Your money, do what you want. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services