I can grab a used 308 harris/Mcmillan M86 rifle for arond $1800 . Just wondering what they are going for. I don't see them around much. I believe it is 100% original with factory bbl.
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Value of a "Harris/Mcmillan M86?
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Re: Value of a "Harris/Mcmillan M86?
chrisj,
While the M86 rifle was a well made rifle and usually very accurate, there is no support for spare parts if you break anything. The McBros/McMillan MCRT or G30 actions are different from the old G.McMillan actions and none of the parts swap over. You may find some spare bolts from Dave Kiff @ Pacific Tool and Gauge but that's about it. They also used a goofy scope base setup, you would need to use Rem 2-piece bases (2 fronts - no rears) to make a working scope platform since the rear of the receiver is shaped just like the front, unlike a Rem action. Firing pins, bolt releases, etc. are basically non-existent.
It makes for a nice collector's gun and may increase in value purely as a piece of gun history but I'd be wary of using it beyond some casual range sessions, etc. that is unless you can machine your own replacement parts.
chrisj,
While the M86 rifle was a well made rifle and usually very accurate, there is no support for spare parts if you break anything. The McBros/McMillan MCRT or G30 actions are different from the old G.McMillan actions and none of the parts swap over. You may find some spare bolts from Dave Kiff @ Pacific Tool and Gauge but that's about it. They also used a goofy scope base setup, you would need to use Rem 2-piece bases (2 fronts - no rears) to make a working scope platform since the rear of the receiver is shaped just like the front, unlike a Rem action. Firing pins, bolt releases, etc. are basically non-existent.
It makes for a nice collector's gun and may increase in value purely as a piece of gun history but I'd be wary of using it beyond some casual range sessions, etc. that is unless you can machine your own replacement parts.
Re: Value of a "Harris/Mcmillan M86?
Good price. Shoot the heck out of it. Re-barrel. Repeat.
Pass to grandkids.
Good price. Shoot the heck out of it. Re-barrel. Repeat.
Pass to grandkids.
