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Need gunsmithing advises.

spec.4spec.4 Member Posts: 897 ✭✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I am make a custom mauser in the 308 win. out of a Yugo M48(bought two u-fix-em for CIA), it will have a 24" bull barrel, bold trigger with safety and place in a laminated birch stock. But I am confuse as to the bolt shroud, scope mount and spring/firing pin kit to get for this mauser. I understand this a large ring action, but the length is of a small ring mauser like the M96. Go figured? Can any gunsmith out there can help me out on this one? I am having a local gunsmith put the barrel and scope mounts on for me, then I am shipping it out to have it parkerized. Also I understand that I am spending more money then buying a new factory rifle. I just have a extra action and some extra cash around to play with.


TIA
spec.4

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  • denniswdennisw Member Posts: 104 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The diamater of the forward reciver ring and the diameter of the barrel, determines whether it is a large or small ring recivier.
    The large ring comes it several different lengths. The shroud is smooth when commerial. If you use a trigger locking safety you can cut weld grind the mil to look smooth, or buy an aftermarket smooth shroud.
    dew
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  • spec.4spec.4 Member Posts: 897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking for aftermarket parts for this project. So I was wondering if parts for the M98 will work. I know that the length is shorter then the M98, so I was a little worry of finding parts.

    TIA
    Spec.4

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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,036 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    any part for a standard m-98 will fit on your rifle except the firing pin; bolt shroud, triggers, safties, ect.(you have to have a shorter f. pin).
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  • spec.4spec.4 Member Posts: 897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ok, for the bolt shroud and the firing pin kit, will a aftermarket for M96 will work? As for the rest, I understand.

    Thanks
    Spec.4

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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,036 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    NOPE, M-96 IS DIFFERENT AND WILL NOT FIT. YOU HAVE TO USE M-98 PARTS. THIS SHOULD BE A COCK ON OPEN SO ALL YOU NEED IS AN ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER.
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  • MobuckMobuck Member Posts: 14,088 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Maybe you don't need to worry about the firing pin. Unless it has a real problem, the original is ok. A good smith can replicate the pin or another used found. If you want a titanium that would be a problem.

    Mobuck
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