New Brno Model 98?

06 February 2002, 02:46

Bob Mehaffey

New Brno Model 98?

There's a blurb in the March Shootin Times under "Shooters Update" which states that EAA is importing a Brno 98 in 270, 30-06, 300 Win mag, and 7mm Rem mag. Does anyone know anything about this rifle? Is it a take off on the Brno 600 series? They say it comes with a synthetic stock or can be purchased as a barreled action. Any info appreciated.

06 February 2002, 13:54

<Paul Dustin>

Bob that is right I just look in my dealer book. they sale for around $350 for the gun and the barreled actions is around $225

07 February 2002, 00:30

Bob Mehaffey

That's a hell of a buy if the quality is the same as the 600 series.

07 February 2002, 02:15

Fritz Kraut

Bob,

have a look at this link: http://www.zbrojovka.com/a_zbo98.htm

If it is that rifle, it is just an old good Mauser M98. Which is good enough...

I like that picture of the engraving at the forend oron of the full length stock and that engraved reciever.

Best regards,

Fritz

07 February 2002, 03:05

Bob Mehaffey

Thanks guys, Fritz, I agree on the engraving. The Shooting Times blurb stated that EAA was only importing four calibers, all 30-06 length actions. Also only with a composite stock or barreled action. I would be interested in the 308 and 6.5 X 55 with walnut stock. The $325 price is good but I bet the wood stock version is more. It will be interesting to see if other models are imported here later. Again, thanks.

07 February 2002, 03:58

<bjk>

Has anyone had success with obtaining one of these? Just wondering if they are truly available yet.

Thanks
Brian

07 February 2002, 04:20

ALF

07 February 2002, 05:59

<bjk>

RSA? Is this online?

Thanks
Brian

07 February 2002, 07:53

LE270

I was heartbroken when I saw the pictures of those rifles!

What a horrible-looking stock on an otherwise attractive rifle. (Well, I'd leave the open sights off too...) Can't anyone in Czechoslovakia design a beautiful straight stock, as stocks on rifles should be, instead of those grotesque monstrosities that look like a sick dog's hind leg?

07 February 2002, 11:01

Bob Mehaffey

Brian, The short magazine article said that EAA was going to import them so I guess none have been imported yet. Does anyone know a procedure for buying one in Europe and having it imported? I know you have to get Customs approval through a gun dealer. I guess what I'm asking is how do you go about buying one in Europe? I'm interested in a 308 or 6.5 X 55 Barreled action.

07 February 2002, 13:36

Fritz Kraut

quote:
Originally posted by LE270:
I was heartbroken when I saw the pictures of those rifles!
What a horrible-looking stock on an otherwise attractive rifle. (Well, I'd leave the open sights off too...) Can't anyone in Czechoslovakia design a beautiful straight stock, as stocks on rifles should be, instead of those grotesque monstrosities that look like a sick dog's hind leg?

They could once, but have forgotten it.
The stoch of older Brno:s can be quite good. No fancy wood but good shape. These new one are just another example of the common European hog back decease. It can only be cured with chisels and files...

Regards,

Fritz

08 February 2002, 15:13

<Paul Dustin>

I just looked it up with the wholesaler and the 270 Win and 30-06 are in. I do not kwon if the Dealer have them in stock but they can order them. The 7mm Rem and the 300 Win should be coming soon

09 February 2002, 14:52

<manhasset>

Hi Bob,
check out gunbroker, its up for auction already @ 319.

09 February 2002, 14:54

<manhasset>

Sorry, correct that auction arms.

10 February 2002, 02:44

Bob Mehaffey

Thanks Manhasset, I'll check it out. I wonder how one would go about buying a barreled action from Europe in a caliber that's not imported to the US, like 6.5 X 55 or 308?