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Mauser 98K Scout LR&H Build - Questions!
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<blockquote data-quote="NorSpecOps90" data-source="post: 1127887" data-attributes="member: 25911"><p>Mornin' Guys</p><p></p><p>The Reason for this post is a dilemma I'm sure quite a lot of you have found yourself In over the years, it's about a Mauser 98! </p><p></p><p>I got this Oberndorf Mauser 98K Action some weeks ago as I went out on a quest to find myself a sturdy Warhorse to build upon. </p><p></p><p>My desire is to build a rifle I can take out with the future kids one day to teach them the Art of hunting. A family heirloom to be exact, a rifle that will never die. After analyzing and researching every thread possible, I think I may have found the List of things that I would want to do to it. </p><p></p><p>Since y'all are excellent Gunsmiths, Hobby Gunsmith and experienced Sporterizers I'd like to run some things by you to make sure that I have everything covered!</p><p></p><p>This is a step by step List of mods and works that will be done to it either by me or my Gunsmith:</p><p></p><p>Action:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sand/Beedblasting<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Truing the Face of the Action + re-cutting the Threads if necessary<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Welding the Thumb Recess and Stripper clip feed ramp shut (or maybe I can use latter to install a M40a5 Type Picatinny Rail?)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Polish the raceways + Cartridge Feed ramp<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shorten the Tang</li> </ul><p></p><p>Bolt</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Truing the Bolt face + centering and re-cutting the Firing pin hole(Opening up to fit 6.5x55 Diameter if chosen)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lapping the Lugs by Hand, finishing with a 1000 Grit Compound to Polish<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shorten the Cocking Piece and Firing pin<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reshape the Military Bolt handle and lengthen it</li> </ul><p></p><p>Accessories: </p><p>3 Position Side Safety</p><p>Lighter Firing Spin + Spring?</p><p>Timeny Trigger</p><p></p><p>Lothar Walther Barrel – either Special Mauser 98 Barrel or Custom Medium Weight Varmint Barrel. Caliber choices are 30-06, 6.5x55/284 and 280 AI.</p><p></p><p>The problem I have with the Special Mauser 98 Barrel is that it is chambered slightly to long instead of slightly Short. This just goes against my grain but maybe one of you can show me some advantages to this method?</p><p></p><p>As it goes for stocks I am considering buying a McMillan A5 or Tactical Hunter kind of stock.</p><p></p><p>I am wondering If there is a specific action Style that nearly Fits the Mauser measurements(more importantly the Action Screw Distance), like a pre-64 or any Winchester 70 or a Ruger, that I can buy a stock of and modify it.</p><p></p><p>There will be a Bottom Metal installed, which of course will have to modify again to fit the Action measurements if required.</p><p></p><p>Can Anyone measure the Distance between the two Action Screws center to center and let me know? This would help me a great deal.</p><p></p><p>Thanks a lot in Advance guys</p><p></p><p>Falco</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NorSpecOps90, post: 1127887, member: 25911"] Mornin' Guys The Reason for this post is a dilemma I’m sure quite a lot of you have found yourself In over the years, it’s about a Mauser 98! I got this Oberndorf Mauser 98K Action some weeks ago as I went out on a quest to find myself a sturdy Warhorse to build upon. My desire is to build a rifle I can take out with the future kids one day to teach them the Art of hunting. A family heirloom to be exact, a rifle that will never die. After analyzing and researching every thread possible, I think I may have found the List of things that I would want to do to it. Since y’all are excellent Gunsmiths, Hobby Gunsmith and experienced Sporterizers I’d like to run some things by you to make sure that I have everything covered! This is a step by step List of mods and works that will be done to it either by me or my Gunsmith: Action: [LIST] [*]Sand/Beedblasting [*]Truing the Face of the Action + re-cutting the Threads if necessary [*]Welding the Thumb Recess and Stripper clip feed ramp shut (or maybe I can use latter to install a M40a5 Type Picatinny Rail?) [*]Polish the raceways + Cartridge Feed ramp [*]Shorten the Tang [/LIST] Bolt [LIST] [*]Truing the Bolt face + centering and re-cutting the Firing pin hole(Opening up to fit 6.5x55 Diameter if chosen) [*]Lapping the Lugs by Hand, finishing with a 1000 Grit Compound to Polish [*]Shorten the Cocking Piece and Firing pin [*]Reshape the Military Bolt handle and lengthen it [/LIST] Accessories: 3 Position Side Safety Lighter Firing Spin + Spring? Timeny Trigger Lothar Walther Barrel – either Special Mauser 98 Barrel or Custom Medium Weight Varmint Barrel. Caliber choices are 30-06, 6.5x55/284 and 280 AI. The problem I have with the Special Mauser 98 Barrel is that it is chambered slightly to long instead of slightly Short. This just goes against my grain but maybe one of you can show me some advantages to this method? As it goes for stocks I am considering buying a McMillan A5 or Tactical Hunter kind of stock. I am wondering If there is a specific action Style that nearly Fits the Mauser measurements(more importantly the Action Screw Distance), like a pre-64 or any Winchester 70 or a Ruger, that I can buy a stock of and modify it. There will be a Bottom Metal installed, which of course will have to modify again to fit the Action measurements if required. Can Anyone measure the Distance between the two Action Screws center to center and let me know? This would help me a great deal. Thanks a lot in Advance guys Falco [/QUOTE]
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