I didn't buy it to shoot. I bought it for the action.

Only interested in keeping it together if there is a "good" reason do do so.

A #1 or #2 contour barrel in 7mmMauser stocked in some wood that isn't too dense would be a beautiful thing.

I AM going to shoot it, to see if the barrel has some life in it. If it does, I'll put it on a large ring and build another rifle.

I am doing this for a living now. Visiting the BBS's I know well for information is second nature.

Mike