Intersurplus 30-06 rifles?

[jethunter]

As for surplus rifles, have a good look at the actions and mounts, lots are drilled and tapped which is ok. Some have the bases for claw mounts which are popular in europe and can be problematic to find in North America $$$$. They can sweated off the bases as most where silver soldered by the smith that fitted them. But some were dovetailed into the receiver which can be problematic.

Something to keep in mind - most if not all the Husqvarna m98 and m96 based rifles were not factory drilled and tapped for scopes. Some of those rifles had this done later by the owner or at a local gunsmith. The quality (alignment with bore) of this work varies - many of these need bases to be heavily shimmed to zero a scope. The 1640 and 1900 rifles are drilled and tapped from the factory and they are done right.

 

[Midnight Rider]

If just looking for a truck gun to beat around , there are lots of used Savage Axis's around in the 400 dollar range ; and most are equipped with scopes , and synthetic stocks . I recently bought a used Savage Axis 30-06 with a stainless barrel for 375 bucks from a dealer , and it looked like new . Just another option if looking for a beater truck gun .

 

[bush1]

If just looking for a truck gun to beat around , there are lots of used Savage Axis's around in the 400 dollar range ; and most are equipped with scopes , and synthetic stocks . I recently bought a used Savage Axis 30-06 with a stainless barrel for 375 bucks from a dealer , and it looked like new . Just another option if looking for a beater truck gun .

Good post. The Axis might be a long ways from top tier, but works fine and pretty decent accuracy as well.

 

[Hmatt]

Good post. The Axis might be a long ways from top tier, but works fine and pretty decent accuracy as well.

I hate them and I’m still considering one as a beater. Haha

 

[Snider shooter]

I hate them and I’m still considering one as a beater. Haha

I bought one because I wanted something I wouldn’t care if it got scratched up. Clunky bolt but it shoots well.

 

[bearhunter]

Good post. The Axis might be a long ways from top tier, but works fine and pretty decent accuracy as well.

To bad they're so FUGLY

 

[Snider shooter]

To bad they're so FUGLY

Like mopads and fat women. They get you where your going. Until your buddies see you with them. LOL.

 

[Philthy1]

You should definitely buy one of those 98s. Or maybe 10. They tend to multiply.

 

[Meroh]

You should definitely buy one of those 98s. Or maybe 10. They tend to multiply.

Yes, they do, and you wonder why you did not do so sooner!

 

[Ganderite]

Can't you also have a gunsmith modify the extractor to feeding from the chamber?

Yes, but this weakens the extractor, and if not done properly, the case falls f the extractor before it hits the ejector. I replaced the extractor on one for this very reason.

The late model 1600s have an obvious button in the trigger guard to drop the hinged floor plate. This a very, very handy feature and a good reason to buy this instead of an older, '98.

 

[Buckmastr]

The biggest selling feature on these imported firearms is price.
The wood is beat up, often cracked, the metal is old, the bore is a crap shoot, missing sights, threaded barrels, cut down stocks, missing recoil pads. Then you have mostly non adjustable triggers. There have been a few good ones sold through these places but imo there is a ton of junk. Junk is a loose term that is best further graded when the gun is in hand not over internet pics. And shipping costs, add the tax… hard pass.
You’ll save money and get a better gun buying something off a consignment rack at your local gun shop or at a gun show.

 

[kamlooky]

The biggest selling feature on these imported firearms is price.
The wood is beat up, often cracked, the metal is old, the bore is a crap shoot, missing sights, threaded barrels, cut down stocks, missing recoil pads. Then you have mostly non adjustable triggers. There have been a few good ones sold through these places but imo there is a ton of junk. Junk is a loose term that is best further graded when the gun is in hand not over internet pics. And shipping costs, add the tax… hard pass.
You’ll save money and get a better gun buying something off a consignment rack at your local gun shop or at a gun show.

Bingo
And not supporting them qweebeckerzs.

 

[riversrest]

By the time you end up with something halfway usable you are out a way lot more than the initial pricetag on these. Its salvage guns given away for $1,- or less...

 

[Meroh]

The biggest selling feature on these imported firearms is price.
The wood is beat up, often cracked, the metal is old, the bore is a crap shoot, missing sights, threaded barrels, cut down stocks, missing recoil pads. Then you have mostly non adjustable triggers. There have been a few good ones sold through these places but imo there is a ton of junk. Junk is a loose term that is best further graded when the gun is in hand not over internet pics. And shipping costs, add the tax… hard pass.
You’ll save money and get a better gun buying something off a consignment rack at your local gun shop or at a gun show.

In my experience guys are buying these guns from a couple of dealers, not just the one in Quebec, adding $200.00 to them and either putting them in the EE here, on ####### or dragging them to gun shows.

In the last two years I have seen nothing but price gouging at gun-shows, few if any deals, lots of new turkish shotguns, and am seeing the same rifles show after show after show (not sure why I keep going; just can't help myself I guess).

 

[Tex Critter]

Intersurplus reminds me of Century International when they used to be in Montreal. I still have 1994 & 1995 catalogs and wistfully browse through them from time to time. I have bought a couple rifles from Intersurplus and have not been disappointed.

 

[Buckmastr]

Century makes intersurplus look like a yard sale on an Indian reserve.

 

[South Pender]

I think you guys a few posts up are being a little too harsh in your condemnation of Intersurplus (a site sponsor). Obviously, a buyer has to use appropriate care and caution when buying a used gun from sites like this, but the guns are usually well-described, with lots of pictures, and a buyer can call about a particular gun and get further details to ensure that the gun is serviceable and in good condition. With the usual hunting calibers, it is very unlikely that the bore will be shot out, and presence of rust or pitting can be inquired about before buying. Get it home, and clean it up, and you're good to go. Buying a Husqvarna 1600 series rifle or a Husqvarna/Carl Gustaf 1900 rifle for $400-$500, or a Sako L61R for $700, is just vastly better value for money, in my opinion, than a new Ruger or whatever at twice the price and plastic parts.

 

[Buckmastr]

There are better guns for the money then a IS husky, or a savage axis/Ruger American. You just got to poke around a bit. I would rather over pay for nice stuff then get a deal on junk.

 

[hobophobe]

I'm perfectly happy with my 1640. Just waited till the one I wanted was there. There is some junk so read descriptions thoroughly.

 

[South Pender]

I would rather over pay for nice stuff then get a deal on junk.

Well, as they say, "one man's trash is another man's treasure."

The OP did say that he was looking for "a cheap bush/beater larger cal rifle."