Thinkng of building a 30/30 Rolling block, what do you guys think?
I am thinking of buying a Remington roller Swede 8x58R with a barrel that is toast, for a future build. I can get the Rolling block for less than $500 with good wood front and back, and thel action looks pretty nice. $500 would get a new barrel on it. Thinking 28-30" barrel, put good sights on it and it would be a fun rifle, to hunt with or shoot long range out to 700 yds with cast bullets. A buddy recently finished a range that long on his farm. I have 2 single shots and a Marlin 336 in 38/55, or that would be the caliber. I also have 2 40-65's, and a custom in 30/40 Krag AI, so that kinda leaves out the 30/40. I have 3 levers in 30/30, plenty of brass, and several .30 molds, including a 190gr 4 groove Gas check that shoots great in 30/06, thinking of trying it in the 30/30.