I'm getting my 6.5 Swede snazzed up. I lucked out and found a $100 plastic stock for $15. Then spent $150 on a 3.5x10 Vortec scope. I also ordered a new trigger and it came in yesterday. Kind of a cheap knockoff of a Timney, called a Bold. Now all I need is a good sling.
I already have a 7mm Mauser set up about the same except for the scope and I have another real nice 7 I am going after next. It already has been gunsmithed, smooth as butter, has a custom trigger but needs a scope and a better stock. I'm thinking I'll do a thumbhole laminate on it. Also been kinda thinking about a 257 Roberts barrel for it if I can find one for a decent price.
Downside is they are all small ring so the bolts cock on close. I'm thinking this last one I might see about converting to cock on open, see what it costs anyway.
Next up I hope to find a good 223. Was eyeing a used Tikka for $549. Dam sweet gun but just couldn/t see banging that purdy hunk of wood around shooting prarie dogs. Hogue overmold is the best stock for that.
I already have a 7mm Mauser set up about the same except for the scope and I have another real nice 7 I am going after next. It already has been gunsmithed, smooth as butter, has a custom trigger but needs a scope and a better stock. I'm thinking I'll do a thumbhole laminate on it. Also been kinda thinking about a 257 Roberts barrel for it if I can find one for a decent price.
Downside is they are all small ring so the bolts cock on close. I'm thinking this last one I might see about converting to cock on open, see what it costs anyway.
Next up I hope to find a good 223. Was eyeing a used Tikka for $549. Dam sweet gun but just couldn/t see banging that purdy hunk of wood around shooting prarie dogs. Hogue overmold is the best stock for that.