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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 674340" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>Here are some things to consider:</p><p> </p><p>Regardless of what chambering you ultimately choose, you can avoid or reduce feeding problems by sourcing and installing a 30-06 magazine follower from a commercial mauser. It seems to work much better than the 8x57 military follower for some reason.</p><p> </p><p>With some careful file work it is possible to gain .040 to .050 extra space in the magazine to accommodate 30-06 based cartridges with high B.C. bullets. Substitution of recent production commercial mauser bottom metal is another alternative that may help. If you go this route, I would recommend that you consider .280AI or 6.5-06AI.</p><p> </p><p>.284 Winchester has the right COAL to be a very good fit in a mauser. I don't think it is fat enough to require modifications to the feed rails, but I am not sure. Before going to the expense of building your rifle around this cartridge, I would recommend obtaining three or four .284 cases. Make dummy rounds and test to ensure reliable feeding. I tried that with a 6.5-284 build on a Ruger Mk II action and was glad I did. Combined with a change to the correct magazine follower, I was able to ensure reliable feeding with my intended cartridge.</p><p> </p><p>Another option that is worth considering is the 6.5x55. It was designed for military mausers, so it will be easy to make it work in your rifle. Your 98 action is easily strong enough to load this cartridge to its potential and you will have plenty of room to seat VLD's where you want them. Ditto the 7x57. Both cartridges are also reported to respond well to ackleyizing if you are so inclined. I have two 98 mausers chambered in 6.5x55 and they are my favorites among my mausers.</p><p> </p><p>Any of the above cartridges will easily get you to the 600 yard mark on deer or pronghorn.</p><p> </p><p>Although there is no shortage of folks who will rightfully say that there are better actions to build a rifle on, the 98 pattern mauser can still make for a very nice hunting rig. I hope that you enjoy building and shooting yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. Good luck with your build!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 674340, member: 22069"] Here are some things to consider: Regardless of what chambering you ultimately choose, you can avoid or reduce feeding problems by sourcing and installing a 30-06 magazine follower from a commercial mauser. It seems to work much better than the 8x57 military follower for some reason. With some careful file work it is possible to gain .040 to .050 extra space in the magazine to accommodate 30-06 based cartridges with high B.C. bullets. Substitution of recent production commercial mauser bottom metal is another alternative that may help. If you go this route, I would recommend that you consider .280AI or 6.5-06AI. .284 Winchester has the right COAL to be a very good fit in a mauser. I don't think it is fat enough to require modifications to the feed rails, but I am not sure. Before going to the expense of building your rifle around this cartridge, I would recommend obtaining three or four .284 cases. Make dummy rounds and test to ensure reliable feeding. I tried that with a 6.5-284 build on a Ruger Mk II action and was glad I did. Combined with a change to the correct magazine follower, I was able to ensure reliable feeding with my intended cartridge. Another option that is worth considering is the 6.5x55. It was designed for military mausers, so it will be easy to make it work in your rifle. Your 98 action is easily strong enough to load this cartridge to its potential and you will have plenty of room to seat VLD's where you want them. Ditto the 7x57. Both cartridges are also reported to respond well to ackleyizing if you are so inclined. I have two 98 mausers chambered in 6.5x55 and they are my favorites among my mausers. Any of the above cartridges will easily get you to the 600 yard mark on deer or pronghorn. Although there is no shortage of folks who will rightfully say that there are better actions to build a rifle on, the 98 pattern mauser can still make for a very nice hunting rig. I hope that you enjoy building and shooting yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. Good luck with your build! [/QUOTE]
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