riffeym Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hello again gentlemen! Since telling you about my Mexican Mauser that I just happened upon (See the "Mauser" thread under the "Firearms" forum) I have taken my first "test" shot with this magnificent rifle. After cleaning her thoroughly and checking her for obvious sign of damage, I proceded to mount a Barska 6x24x50 AO scope, Uncle Mike QD swivels, a Talon one-hander sling and a Rock Mount 6"-13" bi-pod on her (pictures at the end of this message). Since this gun doesn't look like it's been fired much, I decided to take the "safe" route and fire her "remotely" using the bi-pod, rear bag and a cord to pull the trigger with. I set her up, backed up about 10 feet and s l o w l e y pulled the cord until she went off, hitting a paper plate about 30 yards away. The gun sat there like it was saying "what were you worried about? I wasn't going to do anything bad". I shucked the brass and checked it and the gun out. The gun was fine and the brass showed no signs of deformation. I think we have a winner here! Now to get her dialed in! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doble Troble Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Looks good! How's the accuracy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffeym Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Hey Doble Troble, thanks for the comment! I have yet to zero the rifle, I just had enough time to test fire it today. As soon as I get some paper time I will post the results. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
724wd Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 sounds like you got a winner, even if it ends up not shooting, you have some great parts there... but lets hope it shoots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Looks good. You asked for a pic of mine a while back, sorry it took so long but here are a few: Lots of material in the stock to work with. I can slim it down a lot. Lots of potential. Kaliber, 7x57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffeym Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Looks good. You asked for a pic of mine a while back, sorry it took so long but here are a few:.... What a sweetheart! I agree, a lot of potential there. Does she shoot good? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Z, what kind of cocking peice is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Ken, The 1936 Mexicans came with a springfield type cocking piece. Really neat because you can manually cock it or even decock it I suppose. ZD30, Funny, I haven't shot it yet. I want to driil & tap it for a scope. but maybe next time to the range I'll give the irons a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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