Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Custom Rifles & Wildcats Work in progress. Shane Thompson Mini Mauser project taking shape

beautiful little action and rings....

TC1 your little rifles got me considering a 22hornet build on one of the rem 799's, something like a mini-rigby 303. of course i'd have to build my own bottom metal similar to the slanted mag on a siamese mauser to get rid of that ugly clip the hornets use & hope like hell it would feed when i was done with it.
if i do it will be a open sight rifle & probably even get a stripper clip hump built up on it to keep with the look

Does the 22 hornet 799 uses a detachable magazine? None of the other caliber 799s do.

Wow.... that little build has me thinking about something done up similar in 6-204 or .25-204..... crazy light tube cut to about 18" ...... Bansner stock.....

Hmmmmmm......

tod,
the 22 hornet versions use a butt-ugly detachable single stack mag that sticks out the bottom about 1 1/4".
i've been wanting a 22 hornet anyway & it would be a good use for my big fat economy stimulating check.

That would be neat! Maybe one of those over size charger humps like on the Peruvian (SP?) Mausers. A scaled down 3 leaf express sight and banded front. I personally would forgo the Hornet because of the clip. I wish I had taken a picture of the James Anderson bottom metal that's going on this action. If you would have seen it I'm sure you would agree. Maybe a 6X45, that would be a nice choice for an open sight rifle too.

Terry

terry, i was thinking of building my own bottom metal similar to a rigby 303 to get rid of the clip. i have a siamese slanted bottom metal for a rigby style 303 project similar to this rigby 303 & i was thinking of using it as a pattern & scaling it down for the 22hornet. i've been pricing the 799's & will probably get one within the next few weeks & gradually start working on it.
i have too many other projects going on right now to go all out on it as soon as i get it

Sounds like a really neat idea! Notice how I tried to talk you out of the 22 Hornet? That's just my own prejudices coming though. HA! I need to watch myself. Yea, I could see what you're talking about in a nice little stalking rifle.

I certainly understand about too many irons in fire also. If I ever get all projects that I've started finished I'll have more than I'll ever need.

Terry

I like the way you think.
And it looks like you have a very nice little rifle in the works.


dj1;
That 22 Hornet project sounds interesting.

Interesting and good to know. I opted for a CZ-527 in Hornet and had it rechambered to K.All it needed was a RifleBasix trigger. It does have a detachable mag, but I learned to get use to the bottom metal.

At least with the CZ you get a true Mauser CRF.

Yea, CRF is pretty important with rifles this size. Did I ever tell you the story of the charging rock chuck and suffering a double feed jam on my varmint stopping rifle? I know, it's stupid but I couldn't resist. HAR!

Those CZ's are some fine rifles. If I was going to leave the rifle bone stock I think the CZ is a no brainer. I was talking to James Anderson about these rifles not long ago. At one time he was planning on doing custom bottom metal and M70 style safeties for them. I think he eventually passed on the idea though.



Terry

Terry, What's the lastest on this project. I just put an mini-mauser on hold at my local shop a few minutes ago. I remembered seeing this post a while back. Give us an update and some new pics if you got 'em.

David Walker

I know he has the barrel barrel on and the quarter rib roughed in. He took a little time off to do some Spring bear hunting. We talked about 2 weeks ago and he hadn't started back on it yet. If he doesn't finish it soon he's off my Christmas card list for at least next year!

I'll call later next week and find out what's going on.

Terry

Thanks for the update. I found one of these little rifles, an Interarms though, in a local pawn shop today that a friend owns. I think I must have it. First one I've seen and it's a pretty cool little rifle. Small as or smaller than some rimfires and shooting 223. I like the idea.

David

Yea, I'm seriously thinking about a 7.62X39 to go with the .223 just for plinking with. Of coarse I would keep it a little closer to stock.

Terry

Terry,
That is going to be a FINE rifle! Thanks for sharing the pic's!

Much the same, James Anderson is building mine in 223 AI but with the handle to the south.

All the usual changes with AAA furniture. A silk purse out of a sow's ear is quite accurate.
Gdv

Goodnews, James is one heck of a craftsman. He'll be stocking this one as soon as Shane finishes it. It'll be interesting to see how our two stocks turn out. I think mine will have a little more drop than most people like these day's. It just seems to fit me better and looks very classic.

Terry

Should be done in a bit. Looking forward to getting it.

Do you have any photos of the bottom metal?