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http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/dumoulin-mauser-action.aspx

Adam

Price: $295.00

COMPLETE MAUSER LARGE RING EUROPEAN COMMERCIAL ACTIONS MANUFACTURED BY THE FAMED FIREARMS MAKER DUMOULIN OF �BELGIUM�

Check this.

http://www.dumoulin-herstal.com/index_en.htm

this is a good find Adam...thnx

Anyone buy one today?

Adam

Not yet but I spoke with Sarco today and got some further details. I am quite tempted to pick, at least, one of these units up. Sarco did not know what kind of rings would fit these actions. Both bridges are the same height so that could complicate things, somewhat. Could need a custom/proprietary set-up.

These look like they could be the basis for an excellent custom rifle. Can't say for certain without having one to inspect but the fit and finish appear to be much better than the Zastava manufactured actions. Several desirable features, as well - 3 pos. safety, integral bridges, and what looks to be high quality bottom metal.

Pinot- Did they mention the groove width. If its 19mm the CZ 550 rings might match up well?

i ordered two. will report back when they arrive.

Got a shipping confirmation today, it'll be here Friday. I'll try and snap some pictures.

Adam

I did a nice little custom with one of those actions years ago. Rings for these actions are indeed very rare. They have a pin on the bottom base of the ring and an indention is milled in front bridge of the action to keep the scope from moving under recoil. I was told Dumoulim would re-cut the bridges and fit proprietary rings. I finally .found a pair of mounts for the action at SunnyHill. I seriously doubt they still have any but it might be worth a try.

the action is a little rough around the edges, but one hell of a value.

Here is mine. .338-06

What stopped you from cutting them to fit Talleys? That rifle is the reason I bought one.

Adam

I honestly can't remember. The action and the old Guild barrel was sent to Mark Stratton and we had a few conversations about the mounts but before he did anything I found those at SunnyHill and went with them.

They are quick release.

I emailed dumoulin-herstal about a US distributor, hopefully they'll get back soon. I noticed on their sight it looks like they have ERA mounts and it says compatible with many mounts...

Adam

That's a handsome rifle!

Is that a rib on an octagon barrel?

Excellent photography as well.

Yes, that barrel came off an old Guild Mauser. It was chambered for a 8X57 but the bore was worn slick and pitted. The barrel was re bored and chambered for a .338-06.

is the top of the action drilled also? ab if you hear back about the mounts please let me know.

Beautiful rifle!

I need one like I need a hole in the head but will be contacting my FFL to have him order one. Three position safety and square bridges is tough to beat at that price! Thanks for posting.

Regarding the rings, this is from the description:

" Each flat is predrilled and threaded for standard 6-48 screws in 2 places. Flat tops are parallel and at the same level. These Actions have been engineered from original FN Belgian blue prints."

Unfortunately, it doesn't give the spacing of the holes for the mounts.

Yes, but I don't have a clue why. I put filler screws in mine. Making a custom base wouldn't be any cheaper than re-milling the bridge nor would it look very nice.

EAW MOUNTS

Looks like EAW makes mounts for the 2000. NECG should be able to get you a quick release set of bases and rings for $399.

Expensive but it stings less when you get the action for so cheap... and probably still cheaper than milling Talley style bases and buying rings.