What is the standard gap between the top of the mag box and bottom of the receiver on an M98 Mauser?

.025
More or less.
I never measured it.

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Originally posted by dpcd:
.025
More or less.
I never measured it.

Thank you. Please check your PM.

1mm

what happens if there is no gap?

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Originally posted by lindy2:
what happens if there is no gap?

Lose stock, I think - but I am just an amateur hobbyist.

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Originally posted by DArcy_Echols_Co:
1mm

GOOD GRIEF!

This is an English speaking forum Darcy ! ! !

One mm is .039 inches; you don't want them to touch; that is a bad thing.

Lost my head, sorry to all

Is converting everything to metric one of the 87 allegedly magic mystery steps ?

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I think if there ever was a real measurement, it probably died with Paul Mauser. The rule of thumb I have always went by is as follows: "If the receiver and the mag box touch, you can't theoretically tighten the stock screws and have both parts seat into the bedding properly. To far apart and the follower will catch in the groove between the two."

So the exact distance is officially: "As little as possible while still allowing a bit for crush over time."

So, 1mm. lol

.925 mm, I use harder wood.

I generally don't measure, but ensure that there is a gap when the front screw is cinched down. I then ensure that the gap remains even from front to rear by making a pillar for the rear screw of an appropriate length.