Do you think one of these days....

[denton]

I'm generally against sporterizing milsurps, but for a little different reason: It is not economically feasible.

You want a custom hunting rifle?

Start with a Czech VZ24, at $135, cut and weld the bolt, grind down the bridge, fix the safety, drill and tap for a scope, and reblue for another $160, and you've got close to $300 into it, before you put a new barrel and stock on it. That's if you're lucky enough to have a gunsmith who undercharges, as we do here.

Or, start with a new commercial Zastava action for $199, and do none of the above. It's $100 cheaper, and its NEW. Well, OK, if you want to figure in a stock, you can get decent walnut or Tupperware for the $100 you saved, if you don't mind the finish work.

It used to be cheaper to mod a milsurp, but not anymore.

Since my eyes are old, I'll spend the $39 to upgrade to Mojo sights, so I can actually hit a particular target, and just leave them as they are, and enjoy them.... no scope, straight bolt, funny safety, lots of enjoyment, abundant history.