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My last 98 Mauser build a couple years ago was a 30 Gibbs, but only because I already have a pre 64 model 70 that has been bored to...

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I prefer building on 700 actions, but I have this one sitting here and the safety is already done, already has a Timney trigger so its...

One of my all time favourite rifles was an Austrian Mauser in 338-06. I also had a 338 Mag and there wasn't much more than 100 fps...

I had a 338-06 AI built several years ago on a 98 Mauser action very accurate with both my fire forming load (56 gr. IMR 4350 behind a...

LOL! Often, that want is the driving factor. I have a Kimber 84L in .30-06 that I could have left alone, but I wanted to AI it because I...

I was leaning towards a 338-06 any way due to less work, I'm the gunsmith who will be doing the work to my own gun, was just kind of...

@FEENIX, the cost of going from 3.25" mag length to 3.4" on a Mauser '98 is another consideration if you want to go 338WM, the bolt...

Don't mess with the great Mauser M98 control feed & magazine design intended for .473 head diameter cartridges.

338-06 or 338-06 AI, less work than 338 wm, reliable feeding.

Mixed thoughts here. While personally, I like my 338WM's, my brother was a die hard 338-06 guy. Both worked well at shorter ranges, but...

The 1908 is a 98 design Large ring

I have a 1908 Mauser action that I'd like to build my next rifle on. I have about one of everything but what I do not have in the safe...

My new 20" .260AI is pushing 140 Hybs @ 2911fps w. 45.3gr H4350. Pretty freaking unreal. No pressure signs until 1.3gr higher @...