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7mm mauser?
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 840574" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>The bolt "wiggle" is normal. That doesn't indicate a sloppy/worn out action. Crisp bolt lockup will tell you more.</p><p> </p><p>First thing I would do is cut that "scope mount" off and grind the receiver smooth. </p><p> </p><p>My biggest concern about your rifle is that the yahoo who did the sloppy weld job on the scope mount probably didn't manage the heat from the welding properly. That leads me to be concerned that the case hardening on the receiver may have been compromised in critical areas. </p><p> </p><p>Before going to the trouble of doing anything else to the rifle, I strongly recommend that you take it to a competent gunsmith who has a lot of experience with mausers and have the receiver carefully inspected. It may be a good idea to proof test the action, but your smith will have a better idea of how to proceed than I do.</p><p> </p><p>If your receiver is determined to be serviceable, I would have an aftermarket barrel installed. 7mm Mauser is a nice cartridge. If you like it stay with it or maybe have your new barrel chambered for 7x57AI. Also, have the stripper clip hump removed and the receiver drilled & tapped for scope mounts. I have had good results with the EGW picatinny rail and that is what I recommend.</p><p> </p><p>Re-stock it with whatever flavor stock you like (laminated, walnut, synthetic, etc.). If you go with wood of any kind, bed the action. If you go with synthetic, choose a stock with an aluminum bedding block such as those made by Bell & Carlson.</p><p> </p><p>Replace the trigger. Timney and Bold both make good aftermarket Mauser triggers.</p><p> </p><p>Have the bolt fitted with a Winchester Model 70 style three position safety. Replace the firing pin with a Tubb Speedlock unit while you are at it. Also have a new bolt handle welded on for scope clearance.</p><p> </p><p>Where metal finish is concerned, if you prefer classic bluing, go that route. For practical reasons, my personal preference is a matte finish (such as Brownells Gunkote) applied over parkerization to seal the metal and prevent glare.</p><p> </p><p>Top it all off with the scope and rings of your choice.</p><p> </p><p>Shoot.</p><p> </p><p>Enjoy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 840574, member: 22069"] The bolt "wiggle" is normal. That doesn't indicate a sloppy/worn out action. Crisp bolt lockup will tell you more. First thing I would do is cut that "scope mount" off and grind the receiver smooth. My biggest concern about your rifle is that the yahoo who did the sloppy weld job on the scope mount probably didn't manage the heat from the welding properly. That leads me to be concerned that the case hardening on the receiver may have been compromised in critical areas. Before going to the trouble of doing anything else to the rifle, I strongly recommend that you take it to a competent gunsmith who has a lot of experience with mausers and have the receiver carefully inspected. It may be a good idea to proof test the action, but your smith will have a better idea of how to proceed than I do. If your receiver is determined to be serviceable, I would have an aftermarket barrel installed. 7mm Mauser is a nice cartridge. If you like it stay with it or maybe have your new barrel chambered for 7x57AI. Also, have the stripper clip hump removed and the receiver drilled & tapped for scope mounts. I have had good results with the EGW picatinny rail and that is what I recommend. Re-stock it with whatever flavor stock you like (laminated, walnut, synthetic, etc.). If you go with wood of any kind, bed the action. If you go with synthetic, choose a stock with an aluminum bedding block such as those made by Bell & Carlson. Replace the trigger. Timney and Bold both make good aftermarket Mauser triggers. Have the bolt fitted with a Winchester Model 70 style three position safety. Replace the firing pin with a Tubb Speedlock unit while you are at it. Also have a new bolt handle welded on for scope clearance. Where metal finish is concerned, if you prefer classic bluing, go that route. For practical reasons, my personal preference is a matte finish (such as Brownells Gunkote) applied over parkerization to seal the metal and prevent glare. Top it all off with the scope and rings of your choice. Shoot. Enjoy! [/QUOTE]
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