We have done 3 in 11 years but never again. A-bolt and X-bolts are 32 threads per inch plus thread locker had us sweating bullets every time. First one took a month to get the barrel off just to fit a brake. It took that long to build a super high precision fit action wrench that wouldn't damage the engraving on it. Some have all plastic trigger assemblies and the rear bridge doesn't lend itself well to bedding support. I will mount a scope but beyond that they go down the road. If the barrel is 24" or longer we can still put a brake or thread for a can.

I personally consider them like a light bulb. Enjoy it for what it is as most are very nice looking rifles but like a light bulb they are not repairable or worth trying to modify. When it wears out it goes on the wall on in the garbage.

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