Is this worth the $$$?

[DennisCA]

I been seeing this on RGUNS:

http://www.rguns.net/rifles/rifles-bolt.shtml

I've been wanting to do a Mosin project but taking one that all ready has a stock makes me cringe a bit. Making a project out of one that doesn't have a stock is more appealing. What do you think, worth the money? Also has anyone ordered anything from this company and if so how was the experience?
Please don't say: My money - My Choice - I know that all ready!

[SKSer45]

rguns is a good site. My friend who has his ffl and c and r did something similar to what you want to do. He bubba it and made it his personal project and went through this site.

What do you have to lose?

[The SKS Man]

cool i can order a barrel form here to a FFL? i want to cut one down badly!

Bookmarking this thanks !

[Datamancer]

I been seeing this on RGUNS:

http://www.rguns.net/rifles/rifles-bolt.shtml

I've been wanting to do a Mosin project but taking one that all ready has a stock makes me cringe a bit. Making a project out of one that doesn't have a stock is more appealing. What do you think, worth the money? Also has anyone ordered anything from this company and if so how was the experience?
Please don't say: My money - My Choice - I know that all ready!

RGuns' prices on barreled actions always seemed really steep to me, considering that with a C&R FFL, you can buy a full rifle with bayonet, ammo pouch, tool kit and oiler for literally $15 more in some places. If you wanted to make a custom project, you could always buy a full rifle for cheap, disassemble everything and part it out on ebay. Hell, with the going rate of loose parts, you might even make some extra money in the process.

-~D~-

[slamfire51]

There again you have the legality of a barreled action being C&R eligible as discussed in a thread here.
Also, buying a complete rifle for a few more dollars would make better sense to me.

[TheExpertish]

There again you have the legality of a barreled action being C&R eligible as discussed in a thread here.
Also, buying a complete rifle for a few more dollars would make better sense to me.

They list it as being C&R eligible and that's honestly all that matters.

[slamfire51]

They list it as being C&R eligible and that's honestly all that matters.

Not all vendors will ship this to a 03. Classic Arms for example will not ship a stripped Mosin receiver to an 03.

Totally depends on how a vendor interprets the law.

[dogfood]

in re: barreld actions being 03 or not, i know allan schisel of allan's armory initially listed barreled actions as non-C&R but has since amended his policy.
Seems to me that is a reputable dealer sells them as 03 then it's safe. but, iirc, any retailer can set any standard exceeding the laws as long as its not protected class discrimination

[emcon5]

They list it as being C&R eligible and that's honestly all that matters.

I said that a few days ago and was called stupid.

Not all vendors will ship this to a 03. Classic Arms for example will not ship a stripped Mosin receiver to an 03.

Totally depends on how a vendor interprets the law.

ATF is quite clear that a stripped action is not a C&R, and firearms must be in "Original Configuration" based on ATF Ruling 85-10, using the congressional record for a law passed to allow importation of surplus military rifles as basis that only complete firearms are "of interest to collectors" and therefore C&R.

They also state "minor change such as the addition of scope mounts, non-original sights, or sling swivels would not remove a firearm from its original condition"

Some people seem to believe that any missing parts is not "original configuration", and therefore ineligible for C&R status.

It looks like R-Guns, Samco, SOG, JG Sales and Century all consider a few missing parts but otherwise original configuration close enough. They get audited all the time, I personally would take their word for it.

Legality aside, for the price difference between that barreled action at $60 and a complete rifle from JG Sales at $79, the complete rifle is a no-brainer. You can certainly sell the stock, accessories , and Bayonet in the marketplace for more than $20.