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Send it to Jes and have it rebored. New barrel, new rifle, 35Whelen. powdr

OK, I'll bite.

Educate me.

DF

That is a possibility, but there MAY be an issue with reboring that chrome-lined barrel. I've heard it both ways, so it would be good to check that point with whoever would be doing the reboring.

You'll have to make sure the barrel is heavy enough and the walls won't be too thin after the re-bore.

DF

If it shoots, keep it. I have done the same with donor rifles. I have at least 4 Higgins that I kept as "shooters."

I did the same as you. Traded into a .375 H&H action, rebarreled it with a LW barrel and then, after building a customer a .375 Ruger, decided to build myself a .416 Ruger. Too many .375's already to justify the .375 Ruger. But it is a damn fine cartridge for a Mauser action.

I've played that "I can get it for $50 less game" only to lose and wait literally years for another shot at a reasonably priced replacement.

Yeah, first rule: Don't shoot the donor...

DF

Sure dont see very many original FN Mauser Sporters around
anymore.

On this particular gun, I think the barrel profile is to light to bore to .358 or .366. The OD at the end of the tube is very small.

I will go back today after work. If it is still there, it will be mine before I leave. I might be too late!

My FN mauser is labeled below the wood line.

OT here but the other morning in Lakewood I saw a truck with that coexist sticker on it. I thought it was home made. Are these available for purchase or was I right?

FN Mauser actions can be marked in many different places with various marks depending on whether it is a true FN sporter or simply an action supplied by FN. The marks varied depending on who the recipient of the action was.

Should have followed my Gut!!!

It's gone.

I did learn a lot here. Next time, I'll Know.

There will be others. Not to worry.

I saw a Husky with an FN action not long ago.

Never too old to learn. I never gave the Zastiva products much respect. Too gritty. Apparently they slick up with some help.

My experiences with Higgins has been basically good. Yes, they need a trigger, stock, and safety, but they can get by as is.

I have never commissioned a full custom. My two as well as the others I have had were done by others and bought for a fraction of the cost. That way, I get to play without the hit. Jack