01-15-2013, 09:10 AM
Given the saturation of the US market with rifles of the type you are proposing, why not think outside the box a little?
Step 1. Lay your hands on a reliable supply of the Zastava m85 action.
Step 2. Do a deal with a barrel manufacturer.
Step 3. Setup a CNC Mill to square the action.
Step 4. Come to an arrangement with Basner for dealer prices on his Mini Mauser stock.
Step 5. Build semi-custom rifles on the micro action in limited configurations.
Action + squared + good barrel + reamer + Basner stock = 6.5lb bolt gun that will shoot 1/2in with decent factory ammo. Cost to you will be about $800, cost to the customer could be just over the magic $1k mark for a full house custom rifle for them to play with, let the kids/grandkids shoot with and have as a handy little truck gun.
I'd offer them in 6.5 Grendel, 7.62x39mm, 223, 6/223 and 17 Hornady Hornet. With barrels a #3 profile cut to 21inches, a good stock and a set of bases you will develop a small but steady market for your rifles.
Step 1. Lay your hands on a reliable supply of the Zastava m85 action.
Step 2. Do a deal with a barrel manufacturer.
Step 3. Setup a CNC Mill to square the action.
Step 4. Come to an arrangement with Basner for dealer prices on his Mini Mauser stock.
Step 5. Build semi-custom rifles on the micro action in limited configurations.
Action + squared + good barrel + reamer + Basner stock = 6.5lb bolt gun that will shoot 1/2in with decent factory ammo. Cost to you will be about $800, cost to the customer could be just over the magic $1k mark for a full house custom rifle for them to play with, let the kids/grandkids shoot with and have as a handy little truck gun.
I'd offer them in 6.5 Grendel, 7.62x39mm, 223, 6/223 and 17 Hornady Hornet. With barrels a #3 profile cut to 21inches, a good stock and a set of bases you will develop a small but steady market for your rifles.