how to make a mauser in 30-06???

cpileri

Large ring 98 mausers in 30-06 from century...

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Sirs and Ma'ams,I am thinking of building a mauser, useing the new 30-06 barrels that century has on a mauser action/stock (real simple, nothing fancy).Which Mausers are 98-style and LArge ring which would be suitable for these barrels?What if any modifications will need to be made to the action/receiver/stock/etc to complete this project? (or do i just have a smith screw in the barrel and be done?)Any other thoughts or suggestions?Anyone done this already?Seems like a nice way to get a C&R 30-06 for a good price...Thanks,Carl

Tailgunner1954

short answer vz24 or german model 98i believe the yugo's are a little shorter and the turks are luck of the draw as to lg/sm THREAD (even though their outside is the same as a lg ring mauser)lets see rifle 75-125 barrel 90-200 stock 75-125 decent trigger 40-125 scope mounts/rings 50-100 LABOR 100-300decent but on the cheap side 430 + opticsrebarrel only with iron sights 275*disclaimer: prices are off the hip guesses not quotes, baised on what I have had to pay for similar work* The low end barrels have been reported as being a crap shoot as to quality.OR leave it in 8x57 and learn to reload (8mm mauser is a 30-06 class cartridge if you handload)

Herschel

To qualify as a C & R the rifle must be in its original configuration. Restocking and rebarreling with a commercial barrel would remove it from the C & R classification.

oneshy

Herschel & Cpileri, A receiver is considered a firearm by BATF rules I've seen. Therefore, I would say that sporterizing would not disqualify a C&R rifle unless you put assault weapon features on it, which you're not going to do. As tailgunner points out, expense taken into consideration, I would buy 1 in 8mm mauser, [which most are] and just put a scope on it if you want to hunt with it. The 8mm, in my opinion, is comparable to 30-06 and from my experience, recoil is more managable. Plus there are no worries banging through the woods with it.[This message has been edited by oneshy (edited 03-02-2002).]

gundawg

just as a suggestion...I've seen many guys pick up used mausers,refinish, drill & tap, re-barrel, bla bla blato end up with a $500 used gun that shoots less than expected. If you like a Mauser action in 30-06, just buy one of the new ones from CZ BRNO. Classic mauser all the way, right from the horses mouth, all brand new, for under $300. I realize ofcourse that it's not a C&R as you apparently would like it to be, but in the long run I think you'll be better off, even after the FFL fee's.

Der Gebirgsjager

Under the "other thoughts or suggestions" category:If you are interested in a C&R item and look around a little you may be able to find a Mauser that was either originally made as a .30-06 or converted to .30-06 by the government that previously owned it. Peruvian comes to mind--there are others.The 'ol Tailgunner is right to point out the expense involved in turning a military into a first class sporter, and about the only reason to disregard his advice (very sound) is if you seek a custom rifle that is the only one exactly like it. Otherwise, your money is probably better spent buying the stock Rem. 700 or Win. 70.Right now there are some of the Israeli Mausers on the market in .308 Win. (7.62mm Nato). If you can find one of the many that were originally in 8x57mm, Nazi or Czech, and were rebarrelled by the Israelis to .308 it would be an easy matter for a gunsmith to run an .30-06 chambering reamer into the .308 chamber and make it into your desired .30-06. One thing to think about for future users of the rifle is that many of these have been stamped 7.62 on the receiver to differentiate between the ones that were converted and the original 8mm, so it would be important to find one without the marking (some are stamped on the stock only and not the receiver) or remove the marking after the conversion to .30-06; and to stamp the new caliber in some visible location.Just some thoughts.

modoc

My advice to you would be for you to visit a sizable town that has one or more pawn shops and get into their racks of semi-customs that are always present.Many half-assed attempts end up within such places.If you are aware of what to look for, prizes await.I have found several of which a decent stock and a little scrubbijng turned out to be presentable with little cost.Only if you can do the majority of work are the C&R rifles a bargain sporter.