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Thread: Forbes m20b first impressions

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  1. 20-11-2014, 11:34 AM #11
    PerazziSC3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08 View Post
    Appreciated that - can I enquire on the price? It is interesting to ponder buying a semi-custom(?) like this Forbes or a much cheaper rifle for the action and then customising it 'up'. I have a HS-Precision SPL in 7mmRM after deciding not to build up from a 700 action, and a Model 7 that I have fluted the bolt etc and added a Stug stock because I wanted to build a lightweight bushpig.
    Yeah well if you break it down.

    Rem700 donor adl. $999
    Carbon stock $800
    Lightweight bolt bits $130
    Talley rings $105
    Flute bolt $130
    Gunsmithing on barrel fluting/profiling $300
    Hardcase $70

    And then you still end up with just a remington 700...
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