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What to do with Yugo M48 Mauser?
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 404076" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>In addition to drill and tap for scope mounts, I would recommend the following:</p><p> </p><p>1. Lap the bolt lugs.</p><p> </p><p>2. Lightly true the bolt face.</p><p> </p><p>3. Square the barrel mating surfaces on the front of the action (there are two).</p><p> </p><p>4. Have the stripper clip charging hump milled off (this makes it easier to find scope mounts that will fit your action).</p><p> </p><p>5. Either have the existing bolt handle re-shaped for scope clearance or have a new bolt handle welded on. Even though the existing bolt handle is of the bent type, it was not designed for scope clearance and will not clear the ocular bell of most scopes unless the scope is mounted excessively high.</p><p> </p><p>6. Install low swing safety for scope clearance.</p><p> </p><p>7. Glass bed the action into the stock (pillar bed optional).</p><p> </p><p>8. Install aftermarket trigger.</p><p> </p><p>The M48 actions are slightly more complicated to re-barrel than a standard '98 mauser because the M48 design incorporates an extractor cut in the breechface of the barrel. The difference in cost is generally pretty minor.</p><p> </p><p>The mauser actions are considered to be less rigid than the tube type actions common among rifles of more recent design (ex. Remington 700, Savage 110, etc.). It is my understanding that the mauser actions tend to flex excessively when fitted with the large "stovepipe" bull barrels of the type common to benchrest competition.</p><p> </p><p>That said, I have experience with sporterized mausers that have varmint contour barrels (similar in profile and weight to a factory Remington Sendero barrel). The varmint contour barrels work very well with mauser actions. Of course, the thinner sporter barrels work well also. Finding a varmint type stock for an M48 might be a bit of a challenge, but there are ways to work around that.</p><p> </p><p>I am a big fan of the mauser type actions. Though they may have their limitations where benchrest type shooting is concerned, in my opinion, the mausers are without peer in a sporting/hunting rifle. The M48, in particular, deserves a lot more respect than it gets.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck with your project rifle!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 404076, member: 22069"] In addition to drill and tap for scope mounts, I would recommend the following: 1. Lap the bolt lugs. 2. Lightly true the bolt face. 3. Square the barrel mating surfaces on the front of the action (there are two). 4. Have the stripper clip charging hump milled off (this makes it easier to find scope mounts that will fit your action). 5. Either have the existing bolt handle re-shaped for scope clearance or have a new bolt handle welded on. Even though the existing bolt handle is of the bent type, it was not designed for scope clearance and will not clear the ocular bell of most scopes unless the scope is mounted excessively high. 6. Install low swing safety for scope clearance. 7. Glass bed the action into the stock (pillar bed optional). 8. Install aftermarket trigger. The M48 actions are slightly more complicated to re-barrel than a standard '98 mauser because the M48 design incorporates an extractor cut in the breechface of the barrel. The difference in cost is generally pretty minor. The mauser actions are considered to be less rigid than the tube type actions common among rifles of more recent design (ex. Remington 700, Savage 110, etc.). It is my understanding that the mauser actions tend to flex excessively when fitted with the large "stovepipe" bull barrels of the type common to benchrest competition. That said, I have experience with sporterized mausers that have varmint contour barrels (similar in profile and weight to a factory Remington Sendero barrel). The varmint contour barrels work very well with mauser actions. Of course, the thinner sporter barrels work well also. Finding a varmint type stock for an M48 might be a bit of a challenge, but there are ways to work around that. I am a big fan of the mauser type actions. Though they may have their limitations where benchrest type shooting is concerned, in my opinion, the mausers are without peer in a sporting/hunting rifle. The M48, in particular, deserves a lot more respect than it gets. Good luck with your project rifle! [/QUOTE]
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