What safety for a M98?

08 December 2001, 06:01

tsturm

quote:
Originally posted by GSF1200:
What is an easy to install safety for a M98? I have a Mark 2 Dayton, and can't figure out where I need to cut for clearence.

Timney'S are super easy!
HAVE FUN!!

08 December 2001, 07:04

SamB

A picture is worth a thousand words...

Well, maybe a few words anyway since it's not the best picture. Right where the underside of the arm of the safety contacts the bolt shroud, make the cut just wide enough to fit the lever and just deep enough that the cocking piece will slide past into the bolt shroud. You're basically just making a notch so that the safety won't fall out while in the off position.

[This message has been edited by SamB (edited 12-07-2001).]

08 December 2001, 10:02

Major Caliber

SamB, thanks very much, you have been very helpful.

09 December 2001, 11:48

Eterry

SamB, I see the real cheap low mount safeties in Gun Parts catalog for the Model 98's, for around $5.00, have you any experience with them? The catolog states "easy to install, no tools needed." Is it a worthwile project, or should I buy one from Midway instead? Thanks for the help. Good luck and good shooting.

09 December 2001, 16:16

SamB

Eterry, I'm sitting here looking at one right now that I took off to have a Chapman safety installed.

Pros: It functions as a safety, clears the scope, and requires no tools to install. Slips on and off like an original military safety.

Cons: It's on the wrong blinking side but would work ok for a lefty I suppose. It rattles. It's not very attractive.

The unit sold by Midway is the Buehler style. It doesn't require any cutting, but it's a multi-piece design that jiggles. I don't care for it personally, but it's a matter of preference.

If you're cheap like me, you might like the Dayton Mark II shown in the picture. Goes for around $15 from Brownells. It's one piece, functions well, and is easy to install.

Good luck!

09 December 2001, 17:35

Eterry

Thanks for the info. My wife has accused me of being cheap, and I happen to be left handed... must be a sign from the gods. I will probably try one, I have 4 mod 98's I plan on converting. Good luck and good shooting

09 December 2001, 17:40

Eterry

Then I will probably try the Dayton mark II that you have pictured. Again, thanks for the help.

Good luck and good shooting

10 December 2001, 05:24

TGetzen

Guys,

Right next to the Dayton Traister on page 8 of Brownells catalog 54 is the "East Ridge" safety, in function much like the D-T but it appears the arm is shorter. I think I might try this one some time.

I like the way the D-T functions; I think the Buehler style safeties are a PIA to install, although they look nice.

Todd