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Looks very nice.....

This site is great, I joined about a month ago and find this is the site I end up on everytime I hit the web. Keep up the great work.

Well here are the pictures of the Action, notice the missing bottom, anybody have one laying around I can buy. Just to make sure this is a spanish 98 mauser correct.

Hmm....Well thanks for the great news...HAHA. looks I learned my first lesson in this game, is it possible though to make it in to a 6 x 55? Thanks

Well, I went back and bought it, I got it for 100 bucks at gander mountian so no transfer fee. It is in really good shape from what I can tell. It has not been sporterized at all, no scope mounts bolt handle still original, no pitting. I will post pictures later. What is exactly bad about a spanish mauser, I read some other places that they are pretty good. Thanks for the info though.

I found a mauser for sale it is a Fabrica De Armas La Coruna 1947 in an 8mm. Matching numbers on barrel and reciver. From what I can tell this is a Spanish made 98 mauser. Question, is it worth buying and can I can convert it to a 6 x55? Thanks, I can get it for under 200 bucks

Ok,

I have been thinking about it and I am pretty sure I know what I want. I re-evaluated my collection and Would like a 308, with a scope, I want a 3 position safety. I will be doing as much work as possible my self, other then the action trueing and the rebarrel. So now that I finaly got it figured out what would be a good donor. Thanks guys you have been very patient with my indesisivnes.

That is what I am starting to think the plan will be be, I will have to find a surplus and keep it original for now other then some metal finish, maybe a new stock and stuff, what is a good one to start with? Stuff that is readily available and has alot of aftermarket parts availble. Thanks

Ok so this was all really good information, but I am now confused, I am going to get my C&R, I order the Mauser Book, And I joined this site. Now what I need to know is what is the best first project for me to tackle, what would be the easiest action to start with and so forth. I know everyone has their opinions but I want to hear them. Thanks

Allright, these guys are nice guys and being all nicey-nice.

 

Let me stir up the pot by saying that if you want to build on a Mauser and shoot a 6.5 mm bullet your only choice is a 6.5 x 55. Period.

 

Let Z do the metal work. You can start your career with the wood. You'll probably do it twice if you do it well (but the second time you'll have a rifle you love - and what's that worth)?

 

A C&R is a very good thing to have once you figure-out that you're addicted (and are willing and able to keep good records - damn infringements)!

Ok but will a 24/47 work for a 6.5 x 55? And that has sort of been my plan all along have someone do the metal work for me and then I will mess up the wood a couple times on my first one. I order my C&R kit today but it looks like I have some more reading to do....."damn infringments" huh Well i better figure out how to not get them cuz I don't exactly have great record keeping skills....lol

I would never try to discourage anyone who frequents this site from building their dream rifle from a surplus action. There is an abundance of information available here with some very knowledgeable people willing to help with your questions. Personally, there is nothing like creating your own rifle and the feeling of a job well done. The reality is that it takes dedication and quite often a good amount of cash to see your creation to fruition. This is especially true cash-wise if you have to farm out a lot of the reworking due to lack of equipment. With the availability of good surplus Mausers drying up, this problem is only magnified.

If you would actually like to get a 300 Win mag, in a sweet shooting rifle, and not have to mortgage the farm, then perhaps you should look at a new Stevens Model 200. This rifle is available on Gunbroker.com for around $270.00 from several sources. Z1r swears by his Stevens 200 and many here know that it is a great bargain in a rifle. They are available in several different calibers.

Again, I would like to emphasize that rejuvenating surplus arms is some of what we do here and I welcome you to the fraternity, but there is certainly no shame in buying a new rifle to hold you over while suffering from milsurpitis. Best of luck!

 

Spiris

Good points, however I allready have the Factory rifles that I need, frankly they are fun but they bore me, I am totally aware of the price that comes with this game. I am more or less looking for a hobby and to learn a new skill, I am a computer geek by trade and I can only look at a computer screen for so long. LOL.....Thanks for the advice this is by far the nicest group of people on any of the many of forums I look at...

I did some looking and I am leaning towards a 260, mostly for whitetails, and antelope. Thanks for the info I will look into those. Just out of curiosity what is this C&R you mention(Just Proved I was a true newbie) THanks

I found a Yugo 48 action at Sarco for 90 bucks, don't have an FFL so I would have to find someone to do a transfer, but my question is is 90 bucks a good price, and does anybody have any other spots to find actions or rifles. THanks guys for all the help it is greatly appreicated.

Ok, I am going to do as much as I can by my self, most metal will not be possible for me though don't have the big tools yet, So maybe for the first one I will do a 308 type. Probally a good place to start, would you all agree.

Ok I have been doing some thinking about the caliber I want, I am not sure I "need" a 25 right now(eventually), I am thinking something Like a 300 Win Mag, would be good, what is a good action to start with their. This is sure turing into a fun hobby and I havn't even started yet and my head is spinning with all the stuff on this site. I think I may build an action wrench as my first project, but I want to start looking for a donor rifle or action soon.. Thanks for all the help.

Well this being my first project I don't have the tools or the room to all the work, the barrel and action stuff will go out, but My goal is to do as much as I can myself. And the stuff I can't I want to know about so I know what I am talking about. Thanks guys for the replys. What is the best place to pick some these up?

Hey all, I have been doing alot of research on sporterizing a mauser. Don't know a whole lot about it yet. So what I am looking for is some good places to start, I am thinking I want a rifle in a 25 caliber something. What would be a good donor rifle, where can I find some places to get one? And some good reading material on mausers. Thanks for everything in advance. I just joined the site so if there are some old posts you can point me to that would be great.