I am looking at a complete rifle in 7 mag. The barrel has been shortened and the stock is in rough shape. This was probably a p/u gun. I would be re barrelling to 7 mag using a lightweight contour and 26". He likes the idea of a thumbhole, so I was thinking Boyd's featherweight TH stock. The action appears rust/pit free, so maybe I can polish and blue. If I find pits then blast and cerakote.
I also found a 77 in 280. The barrel is very pitted on the bore. I'm sure the bolt face can be opened up, but I don't know about a potential feed problem. The 280 is just a barrelled action.
Poor choice of receiver/chamberings,due their trite COAL "latitude". I'd much rather shoot lesser capacity and the best of bullets,rather than the reverse.
Hint...............
