Source for Mauser Action?

[ks_shooter]

I want to build a Mauser Sporter. I already have a Fajen walnut Scout stock. My question is, where is a good source for surplus (read: cheap) mauser barrelled-actions? I prefer an 8 mm caliber. The gun shows around her (Kansas City) never seem to offer any for sale. Would a scatch and dent Turkish Mauser be a good source? I have seen them for $40. The action doesn't need to be pretty, but I want it to be sound, and a good to very good bore. I would like to spend less than $100 if possible. I'm not looking to make a target rifle, I probably won't even scope it. I just want a tough, reliable rifle that I can depend on, that will shoot into a couple of inches at 100 yards. Thanks.

 

[Tamara]

I'm building a custom on a Turk action right now, mainly because the gun didn't headspace when we got it in from the distributor.

Yes, $40 is about as cheap as you'll get a rifle action, and if it doesn't headspace, well there's remedies for that (and heck, barrels aren't all that expensive if you're just looking to build a sporter)