My Mauser build

[nzgrip]

Ok, so i've started to build my mauser based rifle.

Here's what i have so far.......

Brazilian M1908 action (Orbendorf factory, so basically a Mauser 98)

Boyd Feather Weight Thumbhole stock

Versa-Pod prone position bi-pod

I had the bolt handle cut off and a new one made and fitted, then i made a new knob for it at work.

The action is at the gunsmiths having a one piece scope rail fitted. He's sweating and bolting on a steel blank rail, then he'll machine it on the action.

Still to come is a Krieger barrel in 25-06, a Night Force scope, and suppressor.

 

[Armed Ferret]

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off to a bangin start. should be a very solid rig.

performing parts collection for a 7x57 on a czech mauser for my wife for african plains game.

 

[nzgrip]

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Getting frustrated, 3 months and he still hasn't done the scope rail or fitted the barrel. Might need to find a younger gunsmith for my next project. I want my toy

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

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nice man, i'm thinking of doin that to a k98 i have sitting in my safe. definately keep hte thread updated

 

[nzgrip]

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Well got a chance to get to the smiths the other day, the barrel is done but still waiting for the scope rail to be done.

4 months and counting, wonder if i'm gonna get my xmas present??

Hoping i get it before i go back to work on the 10th of Jan, so i can paint and bed it. Not to mention SHOOT IT!

 

[nzgrip]

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Finally got a call from the gunsmith today, its ready to pick up. Now all i have to do is get a chance to get there and pick it up, damn work always getting in the way.

 

[BasraBoy]

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I have mixed feelings on cutting up old guns - but fine if it is nothing special/collectable or if the barrel is shot out!

It's always frustrating waiting on a project, but I'm sure the end result will be worth it.

Looking forward to seeing the end result and the range report.

 

[Mattrmvpd]

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They are FUN rifles and CHEAP to build up for the most part.

Here are some pics of my Mauser 98 Large Ring Build into a .308 HEAVY barrel. She does VERY good at range as well.

If you need help finding anything, let me know... I have some notes laying around on where I found parts.

Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.)

 

[1kHIT]

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NICE set-up! Love how your rifle turned out.

 

[roggom]

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Muasers are fun to build, they can creep up in price though. Post pics when you get time. I have my Turk in the same pepper stock but the Monte Carlo one.

 

[nzgrip]

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Got it back from the gunsmith on thursday. Now i just need to finish modifying the stock, paint it, bed it and shoot it.

 

[ChrisF]

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Looks interesting , what suppressor are you looking at ?

The only Mauser type actions I have are all Modern Parker Hale versions , as I hate the thumb cutout on the left hand side , also they are square topped & have some special features .

I have just sent a Fibreglass A2 stock up for my gunsmith to fit to one of my PHs .

Later Chris

 

[nzgrip]

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http://www.dpt.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43&products_id=363

i got one of these from a guy in Tokaroa.

 

[ChrisF]

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Thought it might have been , from Gunworks , Hardy or Zigliani , ie the main 3 .

Cheers Chris

 

[nzgrip]

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Painted it today, now just gotta bed the action.