Help me build my dream Bolt Action Carbine...

[CmdrSlander]

I want a bolt action carbine that meets the following specs, and I will pay well to get one that meets them:

Caliber: A centerfire pistol caliber (Rifle Calibers are not allowed at my local range, I'd have to drive 60 miles to get to a rifle range) preferably a relatively inexpensive caliber.

Barrel: 16"-18" barrel, also needs to be threaded for a suppressor (I know they're 'illegal' without the tax stamp and I've made arrangements for said stamp).

Magazine: Detachable, good capacity, 10-20 rounds.

Stock: Wood or good quality polymer, no real preference.

Sights: Iron sights are a plus, but drilling and tapping for a scope mount is a must.

Know a gun that fits this description, or know where I can get parts to have a gun built to fit this description?

 

[56hawk]

Like this?

http://www.valkyriearms.com/delisle.htm

 

[P.B.Walsh]

http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine/index.html

Only thing I can think of.....

 

[451 Detonics]

I would have to agree the Ruger is probably your best bet in a bolt gun. The Remington 788 was offered briefly in 44 Mag and the Winchester 43 was offered in several pistol caliber. Any .308 bolt face is a candidate for conversion to 45 acp/ 45 Super/ or 45 Rowland.

 

[taliv]

you're in the middle of texas and you can't find a range that will let you shoot a real rifle?

seriously?

edit: i missed where you said you would have to drive 60 miles. still, i'd just drive the 60 miles and get a rifle you want. i have two rifle ranges 75 miles on either side of me that i drive to all the time. it's not that big of a deal.

 

[snakeman]

ruger rotary 44 mag. If you must build it a savage action with a 9mm barrel would be excellent. Even better if you could somehow make it accept glock mags.

 

[.45Guy]

Spanish Destroyer. According to DeHaas, they were still making them into the 70's in 9x19, and 9x23. I had one for awhile, it was a fun little carbine.
http://guns.solin.net/firearms/image.php?image_id=394

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

The De Isle carbine was the first to come to mind, I would LOVE to get one someday.

 

[Brian Williams]

The new Ruger 357.

 

[.45Guy]

CMDR, if you're still looking, I found the perfect destroyer for your project.

 

[whatever]

How about an ar 15 with in 9mm with a 9mm upper?

Edit...My bad, didn't see the bolt requirement.

 

[dubbleA]

How about an ar 15 with in 9mm with a 9mm upper?

Thinking the OP stated is was to be a bolt action.

A John's Guns internally suppressed Ruger 77/44 comes to mind, the only problem would be extending the mag capacity. The thing is a nice little package and a hoot to shoot.

 

[Holo]

Buddy of mine took a mauser action and rechambered it to a .45 WSM. It is a tack driver out to 200 yards. I think for the beater gun, blank barrel, and a stock from boyds he has about $600 in it.

 

[oldfool]

post 39 Brian (beat me to it)
have a good hard look at the Ruger 77/357, rotary mag, bolt action, syn stock, carbine 38.5" OAL
shoots 38/357

10-20 round mags, no... but what for on a bolt action anyway ?
thread the barrel after, if determined to do that on a pistol caliber bolt action

 

[cluttonfred]

It sounds like what you really want is a De Lisle Commando carbine, but in the meantime Rhineland Arms makes a .45 ACP conversion kit for Mausers (and used to make one for Enflieds) that might work for you. I have no first-hand knowledge of them or their produsts, just passing that along.

Here's one on an Enfield that was recently sold.

 

[CraigC]

You have an interesting set of requirements. Not easily met. Is this for hunting hogs at night? If not, what is the intended purpose???

 

[moonpie]

the Ruger Blackhawk considers the 30 carbine a pistol caliber. you could plug the gas port on a M1 carbine and make it a straight pull bolt action. it has been done before and meets the rest of your criteria.

 

[cluttonfred]

The 4-shot, bolt-action Ruger 77/44 in .44 Mag has been mentioned, and there is also now a 5-shot, bolt-action Ruger 77/357 in .357 Mag. Neither has quite the magazine capacity you want and you would need a gunsmith to shorten and thread the barrel, but both come from the factory with 18 1/2 inch barrels so there is plenty to work with. Both calibers allow a range from quiet subsonic to powerful magnum loads.