Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Barrel suggestions for a custom Mauser 98 in 9.3x62

I just got a Mauser 98 - actually a 1909 Arg - that was converted to a 30-06 sporter. The action is in really good shape, wanting to make a 9.3x62 out of it. Looking for options on barrel makers.I don't want a cheap one, but I also don't want to pay a small fortune either. Thanks

Douglas and Pac-Nor are the two I use the most.

Does the existing barrel have open sights you would like to retain? If so, you might consider a rebore.

I have a Lothar Walther 9.3x62 barrel on my Interarms Mark X mannlicher that shoots well and isn't really broken in yet, less than 100 rounds sent down-range.

Jeff

Re. - Tony - it is the original military barrel, with the huge ladder rear sight and steps in the barrel diameter. Not really worth messing with.

I have a CZ full stock with a 20.5" barrel. I find the barrel to be a great size, quick moving, and very accurate. I bought the gun for Moose and Bear hunting. Perfectly balanced in my hand. Buckfever1

I sent J Kobe my JC Higgins model 51 and he installed a # 3 Shilen barrel a side swing safety and a Timney trigger in short order "less than 2 weeks" and it didn't break the bank. Charley Santoni has it now and will coat it and bed it in the McMillan stock "16 weeks" Expect to wring It out in about 2 weeks. Have a bunch of 250 AB's standing by.

On my 1909 9.3X62 I used a Lother-Walther #720. It's a medium contour that's light at the shank. It handles well and the rifle weighs about 7.25lb finished with the barrel shortened to 21". The rifle is VERY accurate and I really like the contour.




Terry

Nice rifle Terry. I was looking to do the same thing but with the more classic barrel length. Then found one already done in the 9.3x57 from Hornsurgeon. It is about perfect in balance in the hand.

Sweet fancy Moses! Doesn't that thing hurt?

Mine is 9lbs and she seem to buck pretty solid.


Travis

As to the original posting here is the info
I found for the Walther barrels in 9.3x62:

Lothar Walther Precision Tools, Inc.
3425 Hutchinson Rd.
Cumming, GA 30040

Phone: 770-889-9998
Fax: 770-889-4919
E-Mail:
lotharwalther@ mindspring.com

They are already in M98 prethreaded and countoured. It is worth a look at their site,

fyshbum - Can't beat someone local - just down the road, I'll check it out.
Thanks!

TC1 - who made the sights on your rifle, NECG??

They ain't made down the road.

Yeah - figured that, but maybe can save on shipping if they have something in stock.

Steel - Will Pac-Nor send a threaded, short-chambered barrel? Or do you have to ship them the action to be fitted? I can do the headspacing, reaming, crown, etc.

Thanks

I like Pac-Nor a lot, and they will do a pre-fit barrel for you.

I also recommend Charlie Sisk at Sisk Rifles for gunsmithing.

Yes, those are NECG sights.

Terry

Another vote for Lothar-Walther. I had Roger Ferrell in Fayetteville install mine. He does great work at very reasonable prices.