I'm buying a used rifle online. What specific areas should I check out during inspection period?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I'm buying a used rifle online. What specific areas should I check out during inspection period?

Posted: 9/30/2005 7:48:08 AM EDT

The rifle is a Sako 300 Win Mag with a synthetic stock and stainless barrel. It has a "98%" rating. Besides the obvious operation, bore and chamber use issues, what makes a rifle 98%? I get three days to inspect before making a decision.

Those with experience in using these types of ratings, please help.

Thanks for your reply in advance.

bd

Posted: 9/30/2005 10:49:51 AM EDT

[#1]

I assume you meant headspace by chamber issues.

Posted: 9/30/2005 11:29:39 AM EDT

[#2]

Yes. But, this is not something I do on a regular basis and I don't have the right guages, so any other tips would help. I know I can't necessarily eyeball it, but I should be able to get some indication by how it feeds the cartridges.

Thanks,
bd

Posted: 9/30/2005 9:18:45 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Yes. But, this is not something I do on a regular basis and I don't have the right guages, so any other tips would help. I know I can't necessarily eyeball it, but I should be able to get some indication by how it feeds the cartridges.

Thanks,
bd

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I'm buying a used rifle online. What specific areas should I check out during inspection period?

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