Mauser 98 build question
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you are going to have to get a good trigger. You will be a little limited on scope mount availability. You will be limited to shorter cases than the 8MM like 308 unless you have a 30.06 action. Lock time is slower but this makes no difference in prone slow fire. You should be good to go once you get that stuff worked out.
you are going to have to get a good trigger. You will be a little limited on scope mount availability. You will be limited to shorter cases than the 8MM like 308 unless you have a 30.06 action. Lock time is slower but this makes no difference in prone slow fire. You should be good to go once you get that stuff worked out.
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I was thinking about a 308. I spoke to a local gunsmith who lives by me who does a lot of mausers. He said he could mount a rail on the reciver, He builds his own triggers for the or I can go aftermarket. But I am going to have 2 grand in it. And cant decide if it is worth it.
I was thinking about a 308. I spoke to a local gunsmith who lives by me who does a lot of mausers. He said he could mount a rail on the reciver, He builds his own triggers for the or I can go aftermarket. But I am going to have 2 grand in it. And cant decide if it is worth it.
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2 grand? What are the specs on the build? That sounds kind of pricey if you already have the action.
2 grand? What are the specs on the build? That sounds kind of pricey if you already have the action.
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I say go ahead and do it. Especially if you have a local guy who does them alot. It will be a very quality, rugged, and accurate rifle. Good luck with your decision.
Jeremy
I say go ahead and do it. Especially if you have a local guy who does them alot. It will be a very quality, rugged, and accurate rifle. Good luck with your decision.
Jeremy
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Many an expensive, custom hunting rifle are built on the 'ol Mauser 98 action. I'm getting an action soon myself. I saw today that Krieger offers truing a mauser receiver pretty cheap. Might have to have them true my action and throw on a .338 win mag barrel in #5 or 6 contour. Then throw it in an Accurate Innovations stock.
Many an expensive, custom hunting rifle are built on the 'ol Mauser 98 action. I'm getting an action soon myself. I saw today that Krieger offers truing a mauser receiver pretty cheap. Might have to have them true my action and throw on a .338 win mag barrel in #5 or 6 contour. Then throw it in an Accurate Innovations stock.
Re: Mauser 98 build question
Hi if you were building a big game hunting rifle i would say go for it you can have a Mauser 98 build cost ove 4500 US in a big game rifle but if you want an accurate target type rifle i would stick to the rem700 typoe actiosn. the triggers and other accesories are easier to get and are cheeper because of the quantities that are made. As for accuracy it is easier to make a remington shoot than a mauser98. They can be made to shoot well but they have limitations. their is a cock on opening kit you can fit a bolt shroud safty, drop floor plate and so on. but i would not drop that sourt of coin into a mauser 98 unless it was to build a realy nice custom hunting rifle in a bigger calibre like a 416 Ruger it would fit in no problems. As long as it is a large ring mauser.
What do you want this rifle for? do you want detachable mags? the use you will use the rifle for will determine the outcome of the build the answer to the first question is yes you can build an accurate rifle on them but what do you want to use it for and the configeration is more important at this stage of the build.
Hi if you were building a big game hunting rifle i would say go for it you can have a Mauser 98 build cost ove 4500 US in a big game rifle but if you want an accurate target type rifle i would stick to the rem700 typoe actiosn. the triggers and other accesories are easier to get and are cheeper because of the quantities that are made. As for accuracy it is easier to make a remington shoot than a mauser98. They can be made to shoot well but they have limitations. their is a cock on opening kit you can fit a bolt shroud safty, drop floor plate and so on. but i would not drop that sourt of coin into a mauser 98 unless it was to build a realy nice custom hunting rifle in a bigger calibre like a 416 Ruger it would fit in no problems. As long as it is a large ring mauser.
What do you want this rifle for? do you want detachable mags? the use you will use the rifle for will determine the outcome of the build the answer to the first question is yes you can build an accurate rifle on them but what do you want to use it for and the configeration is more important at this stage of the build.
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I'd save the Mauser for a hunting rifle project. Or sell it and start fund raising for a Remington build.
I'd save the Mauser for a hunting rifle project. Or sell it and start fund raising for a Remington build.
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Thanks for the advice. This gun would be used for hunting mostly, But would see alot of range time. Yes I want detachable mags. Maybe I Should have another .375 H&H built of this action.
I was thinking of buying one of the Sniper's Hide rifles but I think it will be to heavy.
Thanks for the advice. This gun would be used for hunting mostly, But would see alot of range time. Yes I want detachable mags. Maybe I Should have another .375 H&H built of this action.
I was thinking of buying one of the Sniper's Hide rifles but I think it will be to heavy.
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if its done correct, here is one i took to the range yesterday
I ordered 200 rounds of American eagle 168grain 308 OTM ammo and here is the results at 100 yards
Mauser 98 with Pac-nor match barrel
3 shots
.255 center to center
if its done correct, here is one i took to the range yesterday
I ordered 200 rounds of American eagle 168grain 308 OTM ammo and here is the results at 100 yards
Mauser 98 with Pac-nor match barrel
3 shots
.255 center to center
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My Mauser 98 based rifle shoots pretty well, considering i bought it used with ?????rounds down the barrel.
With my handloads I can hold .75 MOA. And it eats ALL 308 ammo without problems and reliable precision. My 98 does not shoot as good as FMsnipers, but I scored good in all (local) competitions I shot. I even beat some guys with their TRG's, good times.
My only issue is the fixed mag. Therefore I bought a Tikka T3. Now my Mauser is my 100 meter rifle, the Tikka is for 300 m. Or so I told my wife ;-)
My Mauser 98 based rifle shoots pretty well, considering i bought it used with ?????rounds down the barrel.
With my handloads I can hold .75 MOA. And it eats ALL 308 ammo without problems and reliable precision. My 98 does not shoot as good as FMsnipers, but I scored good in all (local) competitions I shot. I even beat some guys with their TRG's, good times.
My only issue is the fixed mag. Therefore I bought a Tikka T3. Now my Mauser is my 100 meter rifle, the Tikka is for 300 m. Or so I told my wife ;-)
