ctford30

What would you recommend?

That is one sweet rifle! That is what i would like to build, but i don't think i could work up a sweet stock like that. I was thinking a boyd's stock in forest camo would be nice. I plan on picking up a bolt soon. I was thinking one of these. My link

I did get them off gunbroker, but the seller is a gunsmith and has excellent feedback. I paid just hair over a hundred for the barrel and receiver shipped. The barrel is a military M96 that kimber milled to have the step removed and cut down to 22". It looks like it still has very strong rifling.

Thanks for the input. I may just have it done by a smith. I've heard nothing but good things about the 6.5x55 round. It will be a deer rifle for my son to hunt with me this fall. Maybe i should have started out with barreled action!

I just bought a Swede 96 action and a barrel that has been spoterized by Kimber of America. I am new to the whole Mauser building thing. I thought it would be a good hobby for me and my 9 year old son. Where can I find some info on how to install the barrel. I know I'll need the correct tools, i found what I'll need at midway USA. I was going to have a gunsmith do it, but i would rather do it myself to learn how. Is it as simple as screwing in the barrel and checking headspace with a go, no go gauge? Thanks for any help.