K98k short side rail sniper build

[Frank Green]

Here is one I'm working on. It's a Duv41 marked receiver. Barrel on it was junk and mismatched s/n's. So I didn't wreck a collectors item! Stock is a replacement as well. Had another guy help me with the side mount install. The scope is an original Ajack 4x90. It has a new barrel on the gun but the caliber is 7.5x58mm. The caliber came out in the mid 1920's but wasn't around long. I just took 8x57mm cases and necked it down to .30cal. The barrel contour duplicates the original of course. The rifling is 5R with a 1-11.25 twist. Only loads I shot thru it so far with the iron sights was 155 Lapua's and they averaged 2870fps. Will do some test firing and zeroing of the scope probably this weekend and get a baseline on accuracy. Have to check how the action is sitting in the stock and how the barrel is touching etc...I also installed a Timney trigger. Barrel and action still has to be refinished/blued as well but I want it to work out any bugs before I have that done. Enjoy the pics.....

Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: K98k short side rail sniper build

Nice looking job so far Frank...congrats!

But....BC flip-ups? Shame on you!!

There's a great guy on your side of the pond makes really good repro leather scope caps....called Ken Huddle. Best I've found for the German stuff. PM me if you want the contact details.

Here's some of his work:

 

[Frank Green]

Re: K98k short side rail sniper build

LOL!!!! I knew that was going to come up!!!!! I know the Butler Creek scope covers are not correct but I wanted something on the scope to protect the lenses till I could fine a decent set of leather ones. My only objection to leather and the steel scope is that the leather can absorb moisture and start rust etc...you have to be careful and check/watch your stuff better.

I'll pm ya for the contact info.....

Thanks, Frank

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: K98k short side rail sniper build

PM received and replied.

I hear what you say. If they get wet, I just leave them off the rifle till they dry out. I'm more worried about getting water under the wood.

Suppose there's no reason why you couldn't Scotchguard them though??

 

[Joop]

Re: K98k short side rail sniper build

Cool project and I love that scope!

The biggest problem I've had with K98s, especially my SSR, was getting it seated right so that the bayonet lug was not touching the barrel. That seemed to cause the most inconsistency, for me.

Looking forward to a range report!

 

[N2DADARK]

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Nice looking, surprised you just didn't go with 30-06 on it. Rumor is that Mauser actions are alright with the conversion. Ballistic wise from what I read both 8mm and .30 cal are close, bullets are almost a match up as well, just don't try it lol. Cant wait to hear a range report.

 

[longguntoter]

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Frank Green, your Mauser built looks pretty good! I have been starting a military bolt gun collection, when money permits, and the K98k is one I have to get my hands on. I like the laminated stock!

 

[Frank Green]

Re: K98k short side rail sniper build

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cool project and I love that scope!

The biggest problem I've had with K98s, especially my SSR, was getting it seated right so that the bayonet lug was not touching the barrel. That seemed to cause the most inconsistency, for me.

Looking forward to a range report!

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You have to play with the clearance on the band and lug. That's all. Nothing hard just time consuming. Yea I like the Ajack scopes.

As I work and play with it I'll keep you all updated on how it's doing. Thanks to all for the nice comments!

The .30-06? Well everyone has a .30-06 right? I want to work on doing a G43 in the same round. It fits the mag box better than a .30-06 as that round is longer and just to be different! I've got another barrel on a target rifle I use for testing in the same caliber 7.5x58mm and the gun is a hammer.

Later, Frank

 

[TRguy]

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Those leather caps are awesome

 

[Frank Green]

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http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3683337#Post3683337

Click on that link. Did a quick test on Saturday. The K98 gave me groups right around 3/4".

Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels

 

[Frank Green]

Re: K98k short side rail sniper build

Here is a picture of one target. After this group the gun was all over the place. The lock screw loosened up on the mount and the scope mount was loose. That probably explains why the far right round is out of the group but I didn't catch it till after I shot the next 5 rounds on a fresh target. So I loctited the screw. When I get a chance I'll take the gun back out again. Maybe this Friday for some more range work.

Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: K98k short side rail sniper build

Frank, I used to have the same problem with the lock screw on my SSR. In the end I just tightened it down as far as I could using molegrips to get leverage that i couldn't with my fingers. Probably not in keeping with the concept of it being QD.....but it hasn't moved since!

Your grouping looks very promising up to that point.