thanks guys i was also told that 7m 08, .243, .260 rem, .338fed, .358 win all have a .473 bolt face and short action so all it would need is a rebarrel/rechamber... which my buddy would be doing anyway at that course. so looking for a donor rifle in those caliber has broaden my search. and i was hoping to not have to spend a $1000 on a custom action+trigger+ barrel was hoping if i could to walk away with all three for around a grand if at all possible. i would appreciate it if anyone finds one they could let me know.