Project Rifle - Firearms International Corp

[Aaron.F]

I recently picked up a new project rifle and am looking for some advice and/or opinions on what to do with it. It’s a 30-06 from Firearms International Corporation, from what I understand is a FN manufactured rifle imported into the US. It seems like a really nice rifle with a jeweled bolt and shroud, along with what looks like an original receiver sight. The rifle is not drilled and tapped, but as stated has a receiver sight and a hooded front sight.

I am not sure what I want to do with it, it has some heft to it, it weighs in around 9lbs 4 oz. So, I am thinking of having it rebored and having a new recoil pad installed. But I am not sure specifically what to do.

I am interested in possibly another large bore rifle. However I currently am having a 416 Taylor being completed on an Interarms action, so probably not another 416 Taylor. I am maybe leaning towards a 458 Win Mag, but not sure. I am also getting ready to have 9.3x62 started for me in the semi near future.

Or maybe I should just flip it as is… Let me know what you folks think, I am open to all ideas that do not involve drilling and tapping for a scope.

 

[freefall]

I have one very like that I had re-bored to .35 Whelan. Great set-up for this country.

 

[Doug Hamilton]

I recently picked up a new project rifle and am looking for some advice and/or opinions on what to do with it. It’s a 30-06 from Firearms International Corporation, from what I understand is a FN manufactured rifle imported into the US. It seems like a really nice rifle with a jeweled bolt and shroud, along with what looks like an original receiver sight. The rifle is not drilled and tapped, but as stated has a receiver sight and a hooded front sight.

I am not sure what I want to do with it, it has some heft to it, it weighs in around 9lbs 4 oz. So, I am thinking of having it rebored and having a new recoil pad installed. But I am not sure specifically what to do.

I am interested in possibly another large bore rifle. However I currently am having a 416 Taylor being completed on an Interarms action, so probably not another 416 Taylor. I am maybe leaning towards a 458 Win Mag, but not sure. I am also getting ready to have 9.3x62 started for me in the semi near future.

Or maybe I should just flip it as is… Let me know what you folks think, I am open to all ideas that do not involve drilling and tapping for a scope.

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Considering what you already have in the works and don't want to drill and tap for a scope, I think I would go with the .458.

 

[AZDAVE]

Having your 9.3 built on that action would work great. I have one built on a FN action. The 458 would require the bolt face to be opened up, so I would look for a magnum bolt faced action to just make things easier. If you decide to flip it there are several of us here that I am sure would be interested.

 

[Pheroze]

It exudes the look of a classic caliber. Maybe one of the European chamberings, like a 9.3x62.

 

[freefall]

On further cogitation, I think you should just flip it to me. I've got $6 right here that I haven't even spent yet! And I find myself without a .30-06, which is just flat unAmerican!
Take THAT Leland Stanford.

 

[VertigoBE]

If no drilling and tapping, you will want it in a caliber and purpose that would be fine without a scope. I vote .458

 

[CharlesT]

I vote 9.3x62.

That's a nice rear peep sight. Whose make is it?

CT

 

[baxterb]

I would do a 35 Whelen. a 458 mag will require plenty of magazine/rail/feed ramp work. Both the 30 06 and 35 Whelen have a .441 shoulder at 1.948". But you'd still need to check the mag width at the neck. not sure how tight it will be in the factory mag

 

[Aaron.F]

I vote 9.3x62.

That's a nice rear peep sight. Whose make is it?

CT

I agree it is a very neat peep sight, it is an Armstrong. I do know much about them, but it appears to have quite a few adjustments, of which I have not messed with yet.

 

[krish]

Keep it as is and enjoy it.
Krish

 

[Aaron.F]

I decided to take some of the advice above; I am going to keep it as is and sell it. It will be posted in the classifieds if anyone is interested.