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  1. Moses

    Mauser 98 vs Remington 700...??

    Glad you all offered this topic as I am having built a rifle on a G33-40 98 action left to me after my dad passed away. Here are things I like about the 98 action over the Rem 700. I own Rem M7, and K98 action rifles and like both. These are the things I prefer about the K98. My 98 actions...
  2. Moses

    6.5x55 Swede users?

    Sandwarrior, Thanks for the verification. Just noticed I am a Private! Army, Marine what ever I sincerely appreciate your service and again; God bless you all.
  3. Moses

    6.5x55 Swede users?

    A few years back I called the experts at IMR and discussed powders with the guy there and he told me that after testing all their powders in various cal. that the 6.5 X 55 SW did it's best in velocity and accuracy with IMR 7828 47.5 2600 45000. I have been using this load for some time and it...
  4. Moses

    6.5x55 Swede users?

    Sandwarrior, I am glad you understand the situation. Say from your "Gunny Sergeant" posting you must be a Marine! Thank you for your service and God bless you. Bobby
  5. Moses

    6.5x55 Swede users?

    Sandwarrior I understand what you are saying but this is simply a partially altered action which isn't going to be returned to the original rifle without a whole lot of work and then it will not be original any way. The M96, I have two, is a nice rifle but I really prefer the M98 action with...
  6. Moses

    6.5x55 Swede users?

    When my father passed away I inherited a G33-40 M-98 Mauser action. I tried to sell it give with no luck. So why not build a 6.5 X 55 as I have hunted with the 6.5 X 55 for years in the M-96 converted by Kimber and like it but always wanted a better action and rifle build. At this time my...