Yes both the FN and Win M70 require machining.
It’s very minimal and can be easily accomplished on a manual mill.
It’s very minimal and can be easily accomplished on a manual mill.
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Hey Guys
Just managed to buy a unused 24" SPR A5, so happy to get another chance with this rifle after regretfully selling mine a few years ago.
Its a 24" barrel, does anyone have to diameter of the muzzle on hand so i can order a brake for when it arrives?
Thanks
Just managed to buy a unused 24" SPR A5, so happy to get another chance with this rifle after regretfully selling mine a few years ago.
Its a 24" barrel, does anyone have to diameter of the muzzle on hand so i can order a brake for when it arrives?
Thanks
I had mine threaded 5/8 24
I have a cdi on mine in a manners stock and I’m about 99% positive there is no machining done to my action. I lived fairly close to Jeff when he had his shop so I went there and he inletted my manners while I waited but I do not believe the action was touched. I could pull it out of the stock and look if needed.
If you scroll back to post #1,211, Waorani kindly posted a picture and pdf file of machining for me.
Both my SPR A3G and Win 70 long actions were machined for AICS
Both my SPR A3G and Win 70 long actions were machined for AICS
Thanks pal
Most of these rifles that were built a while back are probably opened up on the bottom of the action because back then, that was the only way to get ai mags to work.
Now, if you have a bottom metal or chassis for your rifle that takes ai mags, you can feed your m70 with MDT poly-metal mags without having the action touched. These mags are just a touch slimmer, enough to fit through the magwell and work.
Now, if you have a bottom metal or chassis for your rifle that takes ai mags, you can feed your m70 with MDT poly-metal mags without having the action touched. These mags are just a touch slimmer, enough to fit through the magwell and work.
He did mine and did the mod on the action for free. I remember everyone saying it's a very minor machining operation but don't remember the details.
Yeah he was a great asset to the gun community. I wish I would have sent a few more guns to him. This thread is big enough I think I posted that same thing before 
So I am considering selling my fn SPR a1, what is a reasonable asking price for these rifles now a days? Rifle has relatively low round count.
Just curious on a selling price.
Just curious on a selling price.
Cdi bottom metal?
Tbm bottom metal and factory, I have 1 10 round, 3 5 round and the factory bottom metal and mag.
Pics would help determine value
Here is a pic of the group.
My phone is being stupid, trying to get one up.
I was being a smart ass, but they’re hard to price. Best bet is to look at recent completed sales on Gunbroker or here.
To build a similar rifle today you’d be looking at:
Stock: $700
Action: $1,000
Bottom metal: $400
Quality barrel with chambering: $800
$2,900 to build a similar quality rifle today.
However, it’s an old rifle that sold on sale for $1,000. Older people know that and price based off of that. New shooters don’t see the value, are scared of CRF barrel installation costs, and it’s not a gay aluminum chassis with quick change barrel system.
Realistic price with everything you have is $1,200-$1,500.
ETA: Who did the muzzle brake? I usually deduct from my offers for aftermarket work unless it was done by a very big name shop.
To build a similar rifle today you’d be looking at:
Stock: $700
Action: $1,000
Bottom metal: $400
Quality barrel with chambering: $800
$2,900 to build a similar quality rifle today.
However, it’s an old rifle that sold on sale for $1,000. Older people know that and price based off of that. New shooters don’t see the value, are scared of CRF barrel installation costs, and it’s not a gay aluminum chassis with quick change barrel system.
Realistic price with everything you have is $1,200-$1,500.
ETA: Who did the muzzle brake? I usually deduct from my offers for aftermarket work unless it was done by a very big name shop.
I know you were joking.
That’s about what I spent building my last rifle.
Being an older rifle I figure they are still a damn good one.
I was think around that $1200-$1500 range.
The muzzle was threaded by a local smith. He does very good work. I have pictures of the threads when he was done.
I gave 600 for my last one with cdi dbm. A3 with unfired 308 barrel.
Think I gave 900 for the one with tbm and an aftermarket 6cm barrel.
Gave 600 for the bare action on another one.
Think I gave 900 for the one with tbm and an aftermarket 6cm barrel.
Gave 600 for the bare action on another one.
IMO they are still one of the best rifles at any price.
I like the paint job. You do that yourself
Does it have the NEAR rail or aftermarket?
I paid $1400 for one in January. However, it was already opened up to take AI mags. It came with 3 bottom metals, one being a PTG for AI, the TBM, and one with flush detachable mags. It also came with a custom unfired Krieger barell from Precision rifle works in Texas and trued/squared action, and a badass drag bag.
Lemme know if I can take that off your hands.
Lemme know if I can take that off your hands.
Yea I did the paint job myself. Turned out very nice.
No it is a Badger rail on it.
I pick them up......depending on model between $900-$1200.
I prefer no modifications........no muzzle threads.....no aftermarket trigger.
Ern
I prefer no modifications........no muzzle threads.....no aftermarket trigger.
Ern
I bought my first in 2016 (a first gen with H-S Precision stock) that was an LEO trade-in, complete with ca. 2000 Leupold Mk 4 for $1,600. It has been shot a lot, but not abused and the bore has a ton of life left in it. The mush in the Leupold turrets is horrendous...but it still tracks, so it stays put.
I bought my second in 2017 (A2) that was the last NOS in box from whoever the distributor in AZ was. I paid $1,400 IIRC. It is one of my favorites.
I bought my third and last in 2018 (A1) online from a police distributor. It was listed as a trade-in, but it looked ANIB. I paid $1,150. It shot the worst of the 3, and is now a hammer after having a 6.5x47 barrel put on.
There was a time where you could get actions and stocks for these dirt cheap for what they were worth. I miss those days. I'd go broke putting more together if I could get parts availability and pricing like that.
I bought my second in 2017 (A2) that was the last NOS in box from whoever the distributor in AZ was. I paid $1,400 IIRC. It is one of my favorites.
I bought my third and last in 2018 (A1) online from a police distributor. It was listed as a trade-in, but it looked ANIB. I paid $1,150. It shot the worst of the 3, and is now a hammer after having a 6.5x47 barrel put on.
There was a time where you could get actions and stocks for these dirt cheap for what they were worth. I miss those days. I'd go broke putting more together if I could get parts availability and pricing like that.
