I am looking to covert a k98 yugo capture with cracked stock non-matching #s. Does anybody have gunsmith recommendations in the DFW / Greenville area?
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Personally I would fined a tapped receiver and build off of that, not much on the rifle you’re going to use currently but it still has history. Just my 2¢
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For a barrel, install, finish of metal, bolt mods, tapping of receiver, and a stock- You can buy 2 or 3 Ruger American or Savage Axis rifles. Been there, won't be going back.Comment
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Great points. Thank youComment
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I converted a couple of Mausers to modern cartridges about 10 years back. Did everything myself except for headspacing which requires a lathe. Action wrenches are not too expensive and are probably the only tools you don't already have. I estimate that I spent $500 on each plus optics. Probably had 100 hours of my time invested but it was a labor of love. Converting a Mauser is definitely not a way to save money but if you want to play gunsmith it is a lot of fun.Comment
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It seems once you start modifying any firearm you can quickly invest much more in it than you’ll ever get back.Comment
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I’ve done a few Mauser conversions. One 22-250 and one 260 Rem. I had some cheap barrels and bought Boyds stocks. I have all the tools to do it in house. I did it to learn the process on something that I was not out a lot if it did not go well. By doing some careful machine work both will shoot 1/2” groups with the cheap barrels. If you have to have someone do the work for you it’s a losing financial deal. You will never be able to sell it for what you have invested. If you want to do it for your own satisfaction knock yourself out.Comment
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Didn't know before but I see Winchester has brought back the control round feed on the Model 70s. I think I need one of those..Comment
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