I am building a new rifle in a Mauser Action. I would like to be able to shoot a 1000 yrds with it. I'm looking into a 308 NM, 358NM or a 375 Ruger. Anyone have any ideas on these rounds or any ideas on any other round that would fit in a Mauser action?
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Mauser,
The 308 would work. I think the 358 and 375 would be larger than the caliber allowed at most matches if you plan on attending matches. My suggestions would be any of the .30-06 derivatives, 6.5 X 55 or 300 WM.
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DocB
Mauser,
The 308 would work. I think the 358 and 375 would be larger than the caliber allowed at most matches if you plan on attending matches. My suggestions would be any of the .30-06 derivatives, 6.5 X 55 or 300 WM.
Welcome to the Hide,
DocB
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mauser34</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like a 300 win mag but would it fit in a Mauser action? </div></div>
No I don't believe a 300 win. mag would fit, I have mauser action and I'm building a 270 win. with it. But it sounds like a 30-06 might suit you better.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mauser34</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like a 300 win mag but would it fit in a Mauser action? </div></div>
No I don't believe a 300 win. mag would fit, I have mauser action and I'm building a 270 win. with it. But it sounds like a 30-06 might suit you better.
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I was looking into a 308 Norma Mag and it looks like it just about matches the ballistics on a 300 win mag but I don't know how well it shoots out to 1000 yrds
I was looking into a 308 Norma Mag and it looks like it just about matches the ballistics on a 300 win mag but I don't know how well it shoots out to 1000 yrds
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That shouldn't be a problem the 308 can easily make it out to a grand. How well it shoots depends on how well you build it.
That shouldn't be a problem the 308 can easily make it out to a grand. How well it shoots depends on how well you build it.
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I built a 338 win mag out of a vz 24. The magazine length had to be stretched and the bolt face had to be turned. IMHO the 90 degree bolt lock is the deal braker for me to use a large ring mauser for competition. It's slower and the bolt handle has to be just right for optics. Can be done, Mausers are great rifles.
I built a 338 win mag out of a vz 24. The magazine length had to be stretched and the bolt face had to be turned. IMHO the 90 degree bolt lock is the deal braker for me to use a large ring mauser for competition. It's slower and the bolt handle has to be just right for optics. Can be done, Mausers are great rifles.
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Mauser34, I am not trying to rain on your parade, but this topic comes up a good bit. If you are not careful, you will have the cost of a good Remington/Savage/Winchester bolt gun in your Mauser and the results may be less than spectacular. You may have a reason for using the Mauser action(you already have it, want a DIY project, etc.), I don't know. I have several Mausers and have had a pantload more. I like them and 1903's, but for a serious longrange rifle, I like my Remingtons and Winchesters.
If you are going ahead with the project, check out IT&D in Minerva, Ohio. Dave Carver will do an excellent job of chambering your rifle and also does the bolt bending, magazine opening, etc.
Good luck whatever course you choose.
Mauser34, I am not trying to rain on your parade, but this topic comes up a good bit. If you are not careful, you will have the cost of a good Remington/Savage/Winchester bolt gun in your Mauser and the results may be less than spectacular. You may have a reason for using the Mauser action(you already have it, want a DIY project, etc.), I don't know. I have several Mausers and have had a pantload more. I like them and 1903's, but for a serious longrange rifle, I like my Remingtons and Winchesters.
If you are going ahead with the project, check out IT&D in Minerva, Ohio. Dave Carver will do an excellent job of chambering your rifle and also does the bolt bending, magazine opening, etc.
Good luck whatever course you choose.
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Opps , BAD Chris , I am in the process of building 3 different Masuer based rifles , and off Parker Hale actions , and am looking foward to getting them done later this year hopefully .
Going to build a C3 & a C3A1 & a M85 ,
Later Chris
Opps , BAD Chris , I am in the process of building 3 different Masuer based rifles , and off Parker Hale actions , and am looking foward to getting them done later this year hopefully .
Going to build a C3 & a C3A1 & a M85 ,
Later Chris
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PM BigJoe. He built a Benchmark Barrels 260 on a mauser. He has pics posted up all over this site of it...
PM BigJoe. He built a Benchmark Barrels 260 on a mauser. He has pics posted up all over this site of it...
