What Mauser action for a 358 win?

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24 February 2014, 01:13

Bbear

What Mauser action for a 358 win?

Thinking of building a 358 Winchester and was wondering what action to start with? With the plethora of Mauser actions and me not knowing the difference, what type/caliber/etc should I look for?

My thoughts are to find a good action and have a gunsmith either re-bore or re-barrel it to the caliber.

What should I look for?

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24 February 2014, 03:40

metric

Why not a 35 Whelen if you intend to use a Mauser action?

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24 February 2014, 04:39

drhall762

Not an expert by any means but I imagine about any of the Model 98's in good shape would fit your bill.

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24 February 2014, 05:19

ColoradoMatt

A quick and easy option would be a commercial FN set up for a 308 or 308 derivative that utilizes a magazine block. You could have it rebarreled or rebored. If you want to go the mil-surp route (and spend more money), an intermediate Mexican or Yugo might be a good choice.

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24 February 2014, 07:07

Savage_99

I would look for a .358W that's already made.

Recently Ruger made some 77's.

I would favor an action with CRF, a 3 position M70 type safety and a soft recoil pad.

I have hunted with the .358W since 1966. The 99 and Steyr at the bottom in the photo are .358W's.

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25 February 2014, 00:05

xausa

My .358 Winchester is built on a Portuguese 1937 Oberndorf Mauser action, as is my 6.5X08 (.260 Remington)and .308 Winchester. The standard Mauser magazine allows me to load ammunition to virtually any length I like.

25 February 2014, 10:01

Idaho Sharpshooter

Mine is going on a YUGO 48. Commercial action with a spoonbill handle.

25 February 2014, 10:19

craigster

Any intermediate 98 will work just fine. Already mentioned, 24/47, Yugo 48, and there are others.