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Build old or buy new? #6410595 08/16/16 02:25 PM
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I'm at a turning point. I have a Model 70 that I like that I want to make some changes to, but for not too much more money, I could just buy something new that would be more out-of-the-box ready. I am not overly attached to the rifle even though I've had it 22 years. It could be a backup gun if I left it alone. I would not sell it.

Should I mod it or save for something else?

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Re: Build old or buy new? [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #6410644 08/16/16 02:57 PM
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If it's a 'toss up' for you, buy another. that way you will have a backup. P_102


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Re: Build old or buy new? [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #6410748 08/16/16 03:51 PM
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Depends on if you like quality over quantity, or vice versa.


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Re: Build old or buy new? [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #6410824 08/16/16 04:34 PM
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I didn't even read the post - just read the poll options and chose.


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Re: Build old or buy new? [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #6410830 08/16/16 04:38 PM
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If you're fairly impartial, then I'd lean towards new because u get better value. I'd only build if there is any other reason than cost effectiveness.

Beit rifles, road bikes or cars; I've learned that building a custom is only worth it cost wise if you're going for a very high level of performance, even including no additional cost of base object. Otherwise, off the shelf/oem will be a better deal for equivalent performance. IMHO.


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Depending what your looking at, i say buy new



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Originally Posted By: P_102
If it's a 'toss up' for you, buy another. that way you will have a backup. P_102


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Re: Build old or buy new? [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #6410944 08/16/16 05:52 PM
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I'd build. I'd rather have 1 custom chambered, cut rifled barrel in my choice of length and profile, than 2 factory rifles.


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Originally Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn
I'd build. I'd rather have 1 custom chambered, cut rifled barrel in my choice of length and profile, than 2 factory rifles.


I tend to lean this way.

Great action you have there. A new cut rifled barrel chambered by a good smith, and a stock swap would pretty much make for a new rifle put together the way you like it.


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I would build. Rather have something unique built to my liking. up


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I also would build. I have several factory guns and I'm wanting a custom but cant justify it. This has given me a thought... sell one and customize one of my others and I can kill two birds with one stone.


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Originally Posted By: redchevy
I also would build. I have several factory guns and I'm wanting a custom but cant justify it. This has given me a thought... sell one and customize one of my others and I can kill two birds with one stone.


Yup.


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One great rifle is far better and more enjoyable than a few of pretty good quality.

Sell all of the mediocre stuff and do one right like you really want it and put a top end scope on it.

Probably costs less in the long run too.

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I would vote to build as well. If all you want is another off-the-shelf gun, go for it. If you want something that will quite possibly be the most accurate rifle you own AND it gets you all that you're looking for (barrel length, contour, caliber, etc) build. And you'll still have that rifle you had for the last 22 years, just done the way you want it.
You only go through this life once. Might as well get exactly what you want. The cost will end up being inconsequential in the long run anyway.

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Originally Posted By: Bbear
I would vote to build as well. If all you want is another off-the-shelf gun, go for it. If you want something that will quite possibly be the most accurate rifle you own AND it gets you all that you're looking for (barrel length, contour, caliber, etc) build. And you'll still have that rifle you had for the last 22 years, just done the way you want it.
You only go through this life once. Might as well get exactly what you want. The cost will end up being inconsequential in the long run anyway.


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Re: Build old or buy new? [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #6421534 08/24/16 12:22 AM
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Depends on the mods. Trigger and stock or re-barreling? If you love the rifle, that can be a big factor. If yu ever plan to sell it, hold off on the mods.

By the way, love the older model 70's.


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