Where to buy unbarreled bolt actions

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BoogieMan

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Is there anyplace that specializes in unbarreled or even barreled actions? Mil-surp or commercial. I can find custom actions like BAT easy. But, I dont want to drop $$$$$. I have seen a few on gunbroker but they are running more than full rifles.
Would really like to find a Sako, Mannlichter, Rem 700.
 
I have a Rem 722 action with a 2-oz. trigger bolt faced for .222 Rem that includes an aluminum sleeve and synthetic benchrest stock.

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You can find them pretty easy. Problem is they are usually as expensive as the complete rifle. You can buy low end 700's at the big box store on sale cheaper than you can buy the action, trigger, magazine, spring, and follower. Ever wonder why all these 700 "take off" or "Take out" barrels are floating around for sell?
Sometimes the 700 actions come with trigger and safety, sometimes they do not. I have bought them both ways in the olden days when they cost half what the rifle cost.
 
I have done some google work but all I have found was a few rough mauser 98s for $249 and Brownels sells Rem 700 for $500 without a magazine.
Maybe my price expectations are unrealistic.
 
My guess would be: Go to Gunbroker.com look up a local FFL holder. Call him to discuss your need/s. FFL licensed holders are aware of business places that sell those (required) Registered parts.
 
I know that Jersey isn't exactly the hotbed of gun trading activity but still it may be worth paying a visit to all the gun dealers and pawn shops in your area. Tell them what you are looking for - a beater gun that somebody has sold or traded-in that has a good donor action.
 
Or you can visit the sporting goods stores and pawn shops after hunting season and as the Christmas bills and tax returns come due.
You can get a good deal on a slightly used action, even though it still has a cheap factory barrel and stock attached.

When Savage was making the Stevens 200 which was just a Savage 110 without Accutrigger, that was the least expensive route to a DIY custom rifle.
 
Topped by my LGS to order one of the mauser actions from SARCO. I ended up doing that and he sold me a complete Rem-700 used but as new condition for $300 otd. I guess im done looking for a little while.
 
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