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LH mini-mauser project #9079981 08/06/14
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	So JiminIdaho did a nice job having the stocks on Zastava Lh Mausers slimmed down, refinished and checkered. None of the ones I got have stocks worth putting that much effort into--they were plain as mud. But I picked up a 7.62x39 off gunbroker with a stock that will really look nice I suspect after a little effort. They left so much wood on that I am sure there is a gunstock in there somewhere. The wood must be pushing a quarter inch thick beside the action. Too bad they cut the inletting so sloppy behind the tang. Sure I can glass it in, but it will never look as good as it could have. The rollover is among the first things to go . It currently weighs 38.6 oz; stay tuned... [img]http://img.photobucket.com/alb...20project/DSCN4504_zps145d86e8.jpg[/img] Last edited by utah708; 08/06/14.

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Re: LH mini-mauser project utah708 #9080041 08/06/14
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bea175 Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA	looks great A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.

Re: LH mini-mauser project bea175 #9081834 08/07/14
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Tejano Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,263 Out Yonder	Great buy. I think you'll find even more figure in the wood once the stock goes on a diet. I would be tempted to use the traditional Alkanet root oil treatment too, could pop out even more figure. Take photos. "When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli

Re: LH mini-mauser project Tejano #9081887 08/07/14
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OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	I will be taking photos as the project progresses. Modifying an existing stock is a good entry/intermediate level project, so I assume people will find the tutorial (and others' critique of how I do it) to be useful. I have already gone after it with a spokeshave and rasp. The wood is surprisingly blond once I got the finish off.

Re: LH mini-mauser project utah708 #9082696 08/07/14
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OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,874 Oklahoma	tagging this thread to follow your progress. There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

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Re: LH mini-mauser project OSU_Sig #9085035 08/08/14
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OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	Well, I couldn't take it. I normally just do stock projects in the winter, but I had to see what a little rasp time could yield. Here a couple pics to show how much excess wood there was. The width of the stock at the rear screw hole is now over .10" thinner than the original side. Width of the top "rim" for the forend was .28", now it is .10"

Re: LH mini-mauser project utah708 #9088127 08/10/14
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MOG Campfire Greenhorn M Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 68 Northern Territory, Australia	Nice mate, Hope it's going to shoot as well as it is going to look! Regards, Mog

Re: LH mini-mauser project MOG #9088614 08/10/14
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OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	I'll bet it shoots well enough. The cartridge is only meant for 100-200 meters anyway.

Re: LH mini-mauser project utah708 #9108762 08/18/14
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bbassi Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 10,942	Any updates Utah? They say everything happens for a reason. For me that reason is usually because I've made some bad decisions that I need to pay for.

Re: LH mini-mauser project bbassi #9111376 08/19/14
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OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	Nah, been off on some vacation.

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Re: LH mini-mauser project utah708 #9142414 08/31/14
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OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	More progress...the photos pretty much speak for themselves. I put on a 6x compact Burris that I have had around for years, just to see the proportion. Couple of comparison shots with the factory stock, just to show how much wood can/must be removed to get a trim stock. [img]http://img.photobucket.com/alb...20project/DSCN4562_zps082ef170.jpg[/img]

Re: LH mini-mauser project utah708 #9142431 08/31/14
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lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA	out of curiosity, I would be interested to know what the weight difference is? If you get a chance, I would love to see a picture of the left side, especially around the safety. Looks MUCH better and some really nice work! Andrew

Re: LH mini-mauser project lovemy99 #9142840 08/31/14
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mart Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,839 Craigmont, Idaho	That is looking great. Keep the pictures coming. Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.

Re: LH mini-mauser project mart #9143401 09/01/14
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kytrapper Campfire Member K Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 206	tag.....much improved!!!

Re: LH mini-mauser project kytrapper #9143523 09/01/14
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OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,874 Oklahoma	That looks real good. Keep us apprised. There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

Re: LH mini-mauser project OSU_Sig #9170598 09/11/14
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RiesigJay Campfire Member R Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 398 Western US	Nice work! Did you follow a guide you found online, or...?

Re: LH mini-mauser project RiesigJay #9176112 09/13/14
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bbassi Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 10,942	Man I can't wait to see the grain in that stock once you are done. Are you going to checker it or leave it smooth? They say everything happens for a reason. For me that reason is usually because I've made some bad decisions that I need to pay for.

Re: LH mini-mauser project RiesigJay #9176180 09/13/14
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OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	Originally Posted by RiesigJay Nice work! Did you follow a guide you found online, or...? Not using a guide--just my eye and a straight edge.

Re: LH mini-mauser project bbassi #9176187 09/13/14
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OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	Originally Posted by bbassi Man I can't wait to see the grain in that stock once you are done. Are you going to checker it or leave it smooth? I assume I will get some basic checkering on it.

Re: LH mini-mauser project utah708 #9177152 09/14/14
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Wrongside Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,121 AB	Wow! Great improvement with a little of your skilled sweat equity! Look forward to the finished product. Originally Posted by Llama_Bob I've seen more well-shot game lost with TSXs than any other premium bullet.

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