I have limited knowledge of this rifle but I took a small leap of faith on one at an auction this past weekend. It was inexpensive and in relatively decent condition.
Attached are a few pictures.
I did buy 60 rounds of PPU from Midway along with reloading dies. It seems brass is hard to find. Powder Valley had the necessary 170 grain bullets, and I already have IMR 3031 powder. A Forster Go/NoGo gauge revealed the old rifle was good to go as to headspace.
Not sure whether $130.00 was a decent price or not. It certainly did not bother the old wallet and gave me some pleasure disassembling and cleaning it up. The barrel and action have the same serial number. I am not sure about the bolt, and I know the magazine plate does not have a matching serial number.
Attached are a few pictures.
I did buy 60 rounds of PPU from Midway along with reloading dies. It seems brass is hard to find. Powder Valley had the necessary 170 grain bullets, and I already have IMR 3031 powder. A Forster Go/NoGo gauge revealed the old rifle was good to go as to headspace.
Not sure whether $130.00 was a decent price or not. It certainly did not bother the old wallet and gave me some pleasure disassembling and cleaning it up. The barrel and action have the same serial number. I am not sure about the bolt, and I know the magazine plate does not have a matching serial number.