Mountain Rifle lss opinion and worth

[TN Larry]

Kicking the tires on a stainless, brown laminate 270 mountain rifle with Nikon monarck bdc scope and following work - Action and bolt has been trued. Gun has been rechambered to tighter tolerances. Action has been glass bedded. And has had trigger job @ 3-3.5 lbs.

Any opinions on this model and worth? I am a pump man and not a bolt guy but just curious. Really wish that it was a 7mm-08.

 

[Rubberduck270]

Unless he can show you the receipts from the work on it, I wouldn't add any value over a plain LSS Mountain Rifle.

 

[TN Larry]

Not sure on age, think it is fairly new. Nikon Monarch 3 2.5x10x42 bdc with dnz mounts. Don't think the trigger was replaced but not sure.

 

[TN Larry]

Unless he can show you the receipts from the work on it, I wouldn't add any value over a plain LSS Mountain Rifle.

What is worth plain? I wouldnt give more myself for the custom work but just curious. Any opinion on the lss?

 

[Rubberduck270]

$950 with optics. $750 for just the rifle.

I like my Moutain Rifle in 270 Win but she's a 2 shot wonder. First two shots from a cold barrel will touch at 100 yrds. but there's no telling where the 3rd one is going lol.

 

[280longshot]

I would listen to Rubberducks statement about accuracy, then I would have to wonder why all the custom work was done.
Rechambered?? Meaning a new custom barrel was installed or??
All of this needs to be considered, to give a value.

 

[Rubberduck270]

Thin barrels and heat don't mix. Some thin profile barrels actually shoot better (group better) with fore end pressure rather than free floating. They are really just a big whip and heat makes them whip even more. 3 consecutive shots in mine with fairly hot loads and the barrel is HOT. On the flip side though it doesn't take her long to cool back off.

It doesn't hurt my feelings though. Its a hunting rifle, not a paper puncher. If I can't get it done with the first two shots I'm probably not going to hit him with the 3rd shot anyways.

 

[TN Larry]

Thanks guys for the comments! Gonna go a different route.

 

[Rackseeker]

Does it have a custom barrel? Just wondering how he rechambered to closer tolerances on a factory barrel.

 

[DonW]

Does it have a custom barrel? Just wondering how he rechambered to closer tolerances on a factory barrel.

Its not really hard, a gunsmith will simply remove the barrel, ream the chamber slightly deeper- doesnt take much- then machine the end of it a bit, lengthen the threads on the barrel and reset the headspace.

 

[280longshot]

Does it have a custom barrel? Just wondering how he rechambered to closer tolerances on a factory barrel.

Its not really hard, a gunsmith will simply remove the barrel, ream the chamber slightly deeper- doesnt take much- then machine the end of it a bit, lengthen the threads on the barrel and reset the headspace.

I could see that being the case!

 

[redblood]

Unless he can show you the receipts from the work on it, I wouldn't add any value over a plain LSS Mountain Rifle.

it will actually lower it. gun buyers, like car buyers, will pay more for OEM

 

[DonW]

I dont agree with that. Properly done, by a reputable smith, all of the work done will add value. How much is somewhat a matter of perception of the buyer. If I were buying this gun I would want to see the paperwork and the proof targets from the smith, any load development info, and anything else available.
As far as losing accuracy, most rifles will settle down when "hot" and shoot reasonable groups, but barrel whip can be a problem. You can use a Browning BOSS or similar muzzle device to help that. The thing to remember is that its not a rifle built for competition or hosing down prairie dogs, its meant to be a nice liteweight rifle you can carry over hill and dale and be able to put rounds on target.
Depending on price, it might even be worth re-barreling to suit your specific need.