Re: Mauser action rankings

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14 November 2004, 05:43

Wstrnhuntr

Re: Mauser action rankings

Its not a millsurp, but for building a custom Mauser I think its real hard to beat a JC Higgins FN action. After that I like the German M-98's, BRNO's and VZ-24's.

One point that often gets overlooked as well is the strength of the Yugo M-48's, they may well be the strongest of them all. If their limited length is something that can be worked around that could be beneficial. Depends on what your looking for I guess.

I believe that Brownells also has the Mauser rifles NRA reprint.

14 November 2004, 05:57

z1r

Wstrnhuntr,

How did you arrive at the notion that the M48 might be the strongest? Given their crude machining they'll certainly require much more cleanup than any of the aforementioned actions.

13 November 2004, 14:27

Afrikaander

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Some of the top riflesmiths I've known have been very partial to the 1909 Argentine Mauser, and it would probably be one of my top choices for a fine custom Mauser.

But the 1935 Chilean is superb, especially if you're out to build a 7X57, and I like the VZ-24 as well.

Of course the VZ-33 and G-33/40 are highly desirable for light rifles, but you really don't save THAT much weight by going with those, and you pay a premium for them.

Good, intelligent riflesmithing is the key to getting the most out of any of them.........

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10 November 2004, 08:40

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