Kind of a spin off from another thread, but does anyone have any negative issues with the 1916 mauser? roger

Which 1916 Mauser? A German M98, or one of the many M95's around?

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Originally posted by El Deguello:
Which 1916 Mauser? A German M98, or one of the many M95's around?

Before Desert Strom or there abouts I boughgt a couple of "1916" Mausers in .308. Yes they reminded me of Mod. 95s. I sporterized one for my youngest son who was in Marine air. It seemed to develope a little bit of set back. roger

Kimber of Oregon did a few 243 and 308's on the 94 and 95 actions.

Bad idea!,,especially the 243.

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Originally posted by Duane Wiebe:
Kimber of Oregon did a few 243 and 308's on the 94 and 95 actions.

Bad idea!,,especially the 243.

Thanks Duane. combining what you are saying and what JD Steel said about Spanish made Mausers brings this thing into better focus. roger

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Originally posted by Duane Wiebe:
Kimber of Oregon did a few 243 and 308's on the 94 and 95 actions.

Bad idea!,,especially the 243.

They did a bunch on the much better 96 action and everyone I've seen exhibited setback.

The 243, for me, has always displayed unpredictable pressure excursions and so I don't usually chamber for it. The Kimber conversions were famous (or rather notorious!) for apparently being performed by ham-fisted drunken gorillas on drugs, or the equivalent, and I wouldn't be surprised to find that excessive headspace caused the setback and not vice versa. In any event a nice case-color job on the receiver is a reasonable alternative since it not only looks good but will also ensure against setback.
Regards, Joe