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Who has a custom mauser? #4303338 08/05/10
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 34 California outdoorcali OP Campfire Greenhorn
OP outdoorcali Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 34 California	I always liked the looks and action of the Mauser. The mil surplus ones have a strong action. My goal is to build a deer/elk rig off a K98 action. Who has built one form the action or had one built by a gunsmith. Post some pictures of your rifle. Thanks

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Re: Who has a custom mauser? outdoorcali #4303361 08/05/10
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Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1	VZ24, side two position safety, hinged metal, Canjar trigger FN98 30/06, Brown Precision stock, hinged metal, another 2 position side swing safety, Timney trigger. [img]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Rifle1/MauserTactical.jpg[/img] [img]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Rifle1/deer2004.jpg[/img] "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Who has a custom mauser? Steelhead #4303366 08/05/10
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle
ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky	You're starting to pizz me off....... I NEED that Axis hide!!! Ingwe "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Who has a custom mauser? outdoorcali #4303369 08/05/10
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sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,715 Weatherford, TX	I did not build it nor have it built, 7x61Sharpe & Hart. It is currently, being restocked by our very own Karnis! It is coming along very nicely! Here it is when I got it, this was put together in the mid-60's. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Who has a custom mauser? ingwe #4303371 08/05/10
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Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1	They are great critters. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

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Re: Who has a custom mauser? Steelhead #4303381 08/05/10
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Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1	This is one I had built but no longer own. VZ24 with a 23" #5 Douglas, all the extra stuff in 416 Taylor "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Who has a custom mauser? Steelhead #4303407 08/05/10
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle
ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky	1909 Square Bridge...Not Mine!!! I borrowed it for this trip.... 7x57 Ingwe "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Who has a custom mauser? Steelhead #4303412 08/05/10
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,032 Likes: 1 J Jericho Campfire Outfitter
Jericho Campfire Outfitter J Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,032 Likes: 1	st, Is your 7X61 built on a Mexican Mauser? That is a nice looking rifle.

Re: Who has a custom mauser? Steelhead #4303470 08/05/10
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Ste_vel Campfire Member S Joined: May 2010 Posts: 145	That stock is fabulous. Great art. Select a rifle hunting cartridge that is "Enough Gun" and not one designed to just wound the enemy!

Re: Who has a custom mauser? outdoorcali #4303480 08/05/10
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Ste_vel Campfire Member S Joined: May 2010 Posts: 145	The military mausers that I have seen are not all that good a deal. Of course some have been worked over by skilled smiths. Even then I will take an old M70 over a mauser anyday and I have! I have a mauser 'custom' with a fine walnut stock that someone else must have spent a fortune on. Overall they are not worth it to me. If you must have a mauser get a commercial one. Here is one worked by the old smith Floyd Butler. If I still wanted heavy rifles I would buy it. Floyd Butler rifle Select a rifle hunting cartridge that is "Enough Gun" and not one designed to just wound the enemy!

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Re: Who has a custom mauser? Jericho #4303483 08/05/10
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OP outdoorcali Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 34 California	Steelhead- I like the fn98 30-06. The 257 is also nice. I love mausers. If i built one from the action up. I would chamber it in 270 winchester. You have nice rifles everyone. I am truly jealous.

Re: Who has a custom mauser? Jericho #4303503 08/05/10
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Karnis Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,654 TX & WV	Here's a pic of the stock so far. Forend is about 80% shaped on to the grip, cheekpiece, etc. It will be an improvement on the existing, ahem, stock. Told Sactoller that he needs to get rid of the 1x scope but he refuses: Blank: After making a few wood chips. I'll post additional pics next week. Last edited by Karnis; 08/05/10.

Re: Who has a custom mauser? outdoorcali #4303542 08/05/10
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MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,654 Likes: 1	Here's two. Front is a 1909 Argentine, Mark X bottom metal, re-contoured, Timney trigger, Douglas barrel, Dakota M-70 type safety, jewelled bolt & follower, 280 Rem. Back is a Spandau, re-contoured bottom metal, Timney trigger, Douglas barrel, Dakota M-70 type safety, jewelled bolt follower, 25-06 Rem. Both guns have Rimrock stocks. MM

Re: Who has a custom mauser? outdoorcali #4303550 08/05/10
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Coyote_Hunter Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,651 6491 Feet Above Sea Level	Not a great photo, but here's mine: 6.5-06 Ackley Improved Interarms Mark X action (new when I got it) Timney trigger Boyd stock Action Level-1 trued 24" Krieger barrel, 1-8 twist Glass bedded "Coyote Hunter" engraved on right side of barrel Burris 4.5-14xAO /Ballistic Plex reticle Last edited by Coyote_Hunter; 08/05/10. Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE! No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's. A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.

Re: Who has a custom mauser? outdoorcali #4303570 08/05/10
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,229 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana
260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,229 OMAHA	No matter how you do it, building a custom rifle around a military Mauser action will end up costing your more $$, more time, and more aggrivation than if you just buy a commercial rifle or build around a Rem/Rug/Win commercial action. For me, building a custom rifle on a military Mauser action is a fun project, but never cost effective. If you feel strongly about a Mauser action, the 98 Husqvarnas that were built by FN in the late 1940 thru early/mid 1950s seem to be a pretty good buy these days. Much nicer actions, fit and finish wise, then any Interarms Mark X or more recent Yugoslav Mauser actions that I've seen. Jeff

Re: Who has a custom mauser? 260Remguy #4303597 08/05/10
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OP outdoorcali Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 34 California	Originally Posted by 260Remguy No matter how you do it, building a custom rifle around a military Mauser action will end up costing your more $$, more time, and more aggrivation than if you just buy a commercial rifle or build around a Rem/Rug/Win commercial action. For me, building a custom rifle on a military Mauser action is a fun project, but never cost effective. If you feel strongly about a Mauser action, the 98 Husqvarnas that were built by FN in the late 1940 thru early/mid 1950s seem to be a pretty good buy these days. Must nicer actions, fit and finish wise, then any Interarms Mark X or more recent Yugoslav Mauser actions that I've seen. Jeff I said it is a goal of mine. Maybe when I retire. Plenty of time to design my rifle. Till then I will use my 30-06 semi auto. I always wanted to build a rifle off a mauser. Too much money and time for me though.

Re: Who has a custom mauser? outdoorcali #4303625 08/05/10
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,229 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana
260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,229 OMAHA	I'm retired, more or less, so I have time to put together several rifles every year and usually 1 is built on a military Mauser action of some sort. The last couple have been built on 1942/3 vintage M38 Swedish small-rings and 1908 Brazilian large-rings. If this is a long term project, you could put together a parts list and start buying those parts and squirreling them away for the day when you start your build. I'd still suggest going with a commmercial Mauser action in lieu of a military action, but its your rifle, not mine. Jeff

Re: Who has a custom mauser? 260Remguy #4303636 08/05/10
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OP outdoorcali Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 34 California	The commercial actions are better than the mil surplus. The military actions tend to stick a bit and the extractor is rough. Thanks for the advice 260remguy. Outdoor Cali Last edited by outdoorcali; 08/06/10.

Re: Who has a custom mauser? outdoorcali #4303686 08/05/10
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,229 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana
260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,229 OMAHA	Why would you put a Sako extractor on any 98 Mauser bolt? Jeff

Re: Who has a custom mauser? Karnis #4303711 08/05/10
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Karnis Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,654 TX & WV	Sactoller: Here it is "wet". Quit bugging me :

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