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VZ-33 Bolt Job

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18 August 2007, 13:19
Tentman
VZ-33 Bolt Job
Hello Folks

Well- From down here in New Zealand I have been very envious of all the nicely worked actions that all you good folk have shared. I just had to get a piece of the action (pun intended) so spent a long time getting a really "nice" VZ-33 action. Its now back from its first "operation" by a NZ 'smith, and the photo does not really do it justice. I asked for a modern "scope compatible" interpretation of Orbendorf Model B style, and I think this is a pretty good effort.

I am now working on polishing out some minor pitting on other parts of the action, general polishing, and waiting on barrel delivery.



Cheers - Foster
18 August 2007, 15:13
greghud
nice,
whats the bbl. you got comming? 8mm? could be devistating on the local bunnies Big Grin
also what are you doing with the stock?
greg
18 August 2007, 17:16
vapodog
That sure looks like a David Miller bolt handle! Very well done!


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19 August 2007, 01:19
D Humbarger
Very nice work on the bolt handle. thumbthumb



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19 August 2007, 08:55
Tentman
Hello Greg

Barrel (on its way forever from Germany) is a Walther Lothar 257, to be chambered in 257 Roberts. The profile is their "Barvarian Classic", I think #1500, its quite different to an american style lightweight, much more meat at the muzzle (.630) and less at the chamber and reinforce.

The bolt handle and bolt job were both done by Allan Carr of Paraparumu (near Wellington)

Cheers
21 August 2007, 07:00
greghud
257 gotta be about perfect for nz. cant wait to see it done.
greg
21 August 2007, 08:12
Thomas Jones
Thats going to make a real nice roberts.
I don't know what powders you can get in NZ, But IMR-4350 , H-414 H-4350 RL-19 and a few other all work real good.
...tj3006


freedom1st
21 August 2007, 08:21
Rolland
Tentman
Nice work that will be a nice rifle. Good work on the bolt. I haven't worked up enough courage to attempt one yet.
What is the number of the scope bases you are using. I am working on a M24/47 and need a set similar to those.


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21 August 2007, 14:41
Tentman
Rolland

I'm sorry I don't have a number for the bases, they are Leupold STD bases for unmodified 98 Mausers, the rear fits right over the charger hump (ie its still there) - so it must be common to all the 98's and the front base has to be for a "small ring" action in this case.

I can find out more in a few days when I see the 'smith again if you wish.

Cheers - Foster