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Stnd mauser to 404?

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16 December 2008, 02:42
Iron Buck
Stnd mauser to 404?
Can a standard mauser action be converted to handle the 404 Jeffery ? I have one more left handed Zastava/CD action that I may want to take in this direction if it is possible. Can it be made to work? What modifiications would be needed?
16 December 2008, 03:04
ramrod340
Sure it can same way that the M98 has been converted to 404 for years. Not near as easy and a 375H&H conversion. Needs bolt face, box work, rails and feeding issues to say the least. If I was going to the expense and wanted it on a 98 I would look to an action viewed more as a classic. At least an FN earlier 98 even better.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
16 December 2008, 04:22
Frank Beller
I have one on a 1935 Brazilian Oberndorf action, & it feeds flawlessly. Also, I totally agree with what Paul K said ....... quite a bit of work, & it should be a classic action for that classic cartridge.


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16 December 2008, 04:48
fla3006
Most original 404s were built on std length actions. From 1909:




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