Finished my 6.5x68mm

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09 June 2017, 06:02

graybird

Finished my 6.5x68mm

The time has finally arrived and I finished my 6.5x68mm build.

1909 Argentine M98 action
Kreiger #1 contour 1-8.5" 5R finished at 25"
Wildcat ultralight stock
Timney trigger
Vortex Razor HD LH scope with the 3-15x42 G4-BDC reticle
All metal parts coated matte black
Gunsmith was Kevin Weaver of Weaver Rifles

As it is pictured weighs 8 lbs 4 oz. I've already removed the sunshade, not sure I liked it.

09 June 2017, 07:26

Austin Hunter

Very nice! Which safety is that?

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09 June 2017, 07:36

graybird

quote:
Originally posted by Austin Hunter:
Very nice! Which safety is that?

~~Gentry Custom 3 position~~

Dakota

09 June 2017, 10:38

z1r

Nice.

The safety is a Dakota/PTG. Gentry uses a screw not a roll pin to retain the safety lever.

How's she shoot?

09 June 2017, 10:51

Big Wonderful Wyoming

Is that a McMillan Sako 75 pattern stock?

That and the Lazzeroni thumbhole are my favorite stocks.

09 June 2017, 18:04

graybird

quote:
Originally posted by z1r:
Nice.

The safety is a Dakota/PTG. Gentry uses a screw not a roll pin to retain the safety lever.

How's she shoot?

As with everything Mauser, Mike is exactly correct. We had discussed the Gentry and ordered one; however, it was on back order for months, as a matter of fact everything 3 position was on back order. Kevin found the Dakota and we made the switch. I've corrected the error in my ways above.

09 June 2017, 18:07

graybird

quote:
Originally posted by Big Wonderful Wyoming:
Is that a McMillan Sako 75 pattern stock?

That and the Lazzeroni thumbhole are my favorite stocks.

The stock is a Wildcat Composite.

09 June 2017, 19:12

z1r

quote:
Originally posted by graybird:
quote:
Originally posted by z1r:
Nice.

The safety is a Dakota/PTG. Gentry uses a screw not a roll pin to retain the safety lever.

How's she shoot?

As with everything Mauser, Mike is exactly correct. We had discussed the Gentry and ordered one; however, it was on back order for months, as a matter of fact everything 3 position was on back order. Kevin found the Dakota and we made the switch. I've corrected the error in my ways above.

Yeah, I waited 6 months for Gentry to deliver a Left Handed 98 safety. FWIW, I've had far fewer problems with Dakotas than with Gentrys.

09 June 2017, 19:50

lindy2

Was the Dakota safety always made by PTG, or is it the other way around?

10 June 2017, 16:02

ColoradoMatt

All of the build minutiae is cool, but HOW DOES IT SHOOT.?

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10 June 2017, 17:48

snowman

Very nice indeed! Would like to hear how that 8.5" twist hanles 130 and 140 gr bullets.

11 June 2017, 20:28

jens poulsen

Nice to see the ol´ Schüler round is still being considered.
My load is RWS brass, Fed 215, 69grain Norma MRP and a 125grain Nosler.

11 June 2017, 20:58

graybird

quote:
Originally posted by jens poulsen:
Nice to see the ol´ Schüler round is still being considered.
My load is RWS brass, Fed 215, 69grain Norma MRP and a 125grain Nosler.

I have a series 129 grain Nosler LR Accubonds loaded with Ramshot Magnum. Looking forward to giving them a go.