I like to play/DIY....amateur stuff, whatever I can do without a lathe...drilling/tapping my own scope mounts, "homemade" stocks, cut/crown barrels, usual crap. I'd like to take my learning to the next level.
I've read that every smith starts with a Mauser action build.
I know that there are short-chambered barrels that can be reamed and headspaced without a lathe or specialized equipment, and other work like trueing the action can be done by hand.
But we're somewhat spoiled by the sub-minute accuracy we demand from our long-range rifles. I'd like to do this- but as T.W. said, "only accurate rifles..."
Will I be disappointed with the end result (assuming of course, that my work is up to par) if I go down this road?
If not, is there a "most accurate" large ring mauser action I should start with? I've read to stay away from late war (44-45) K-98 and Spanish actions due to questionable heat treating?
Barrel makers with short-chambered match barrels in the likes of .260, 7-08, etc?
Any suggestions/advice appreciated.
I've read that every smith starts with a Mauser action build.
I know that there are short-chambered barrels that can be reamed and headspaced without a lathe or specialized equipment, and other work like trueing the action can be done by hand.
But we're somewhat spoiled by the sub-minute accuracy we demand from our long-range rifles. I'd like to do this- but as T.W. said, "only accurate rifles..."
Will I be disappointed with the end result (assuming of course, that my work is up to par) if I go down this road?
If not, is there a "most accurate" large ring mauser action I should start with? I've read to stay away from late war (44-45) K-98 and Spanish actions due to questionable heat treating?
Barrel makers with short-chambered match barrels in the likes of .260, 7-08, etc?
Any suggestions/advice appreciated.