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an original type B still in use in Alaska
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Nice one, Phil.
What caliber?
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an original type B still in use in Alaska That's a beauty, eh. A REAL Mauser sporter. Love the open grip and slim forend. What caliber is it? The rocks are killer too!
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7.6 S - what else ?
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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7.6 S seems to be the German way of saying 30-06. I was wondering how they came up with that designation. Is that an abbreviation for 7.6 Springfield? Isn't .308" actually 7.62 mm? I would think the Germans would be more precise than knocking off the "2" from 7.62 mm. Maybe their way of "dissing" the English terminology...? That is a really neat rifle... DF
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7.6 S seems to be the German way of saying 30-06. I was wondering how they came up with that designation. Meaning no offense here, But I thought the Euro designation for the '06 was: 7.62x63? ? ? GH
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7.6 S, according to sources on line, designates 30-06. I, too, am curious about 7.6 S.
7.62x63 makes a lot more sense, but that's not what's inscribed on this and other similar Mauser rifles.
Maybe Phil can help us out.
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7.6 Springfield. First time I heard it described that way. Certainly a capable round. There's lots of load data around, just don't expect to find the name 7.6 S.
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I'm looking to Phil for an explanation of the 7.6 S. Bet he knows the story on that.
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Yugo 24/47 chopped and converted to a 240 Weatherby. A really fine nail driver. Working up a Swede 6.5 x 55 but it's not photo ready yet. The stock is shaped and ready for bedding and finishing. I just need more time. Like that one too
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ugh, i need a mauser... preferably in a RAT caliber :-D that 358 norma is making me twitch..
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don, what a work of art! A thumper too. The 358 Norma ain't for sissies! I love how the builder captured the transition from heartwood to sapwood. Just gorgeous. These custom Mausers are simply works of art just as surely as any painting. I'm glad they don't cost as much as a DaVinci! I put a scope on mine tonight. I had a Redfield 2-piece base in the parts box for just such an occasion. The lowest rings I had on-hand were mediums. I prefer lows, but the little Leupold 2-7x33 doesn't want to be too much lower than this. The smallest gap is between the ocular bell and the safety. I could go lower with a slightly longer scope. The Leupold barely, and I mean BARELY, fit with just a RCH between the rear mount ring and magnification adjustment ring. Honestly, what I would really like on this rifle is a plain Jane steel Weaver K4 in pristine condition (like the rifle). The finish of a K4 would more closely match the blued finish of the rifle and allow some fore/aft adjustment. I do have a pristine old Lyman All-American 4x32 that would look good on there. I just love those Redfield bases! They do not protrude beyond the edges of the front or rear receiver rings, and the scope rings are positioned on the bases where they are supposed to be - right in the middle between the screws. Here's a pic:
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Don, Your 358 Norma looks like it should work on your grizzly. It will stun them for sure.
The 7.6 S marking on the early Mausers was used to describe the 7.6 caliber with a spitzer bullet. It was Mausers designation of our military 30-06
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Thanks guys. When I went to look at the collection, I had no thoughts of walking out with a 358 Norma.
When I saw the stock, I was hooked.
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I have a couple, nothing as pretty as some of these. Now if "pretty" means function, then they are "knockouts". Old reliable .308 The Newbie 9.3x57 The swede 6.5x55
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Some beauties on this thread!
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fyshbum, Can I have the 9.3?
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