Surplus Mausers

07 July 2009, 07:42

msheik

Surplus Mausers

Hello, I was wondering about getting a mauser to convert to 458 win mag, something lightweight and somewhat inexpensive to put together myself. I have a VZ 24 but am saving it for something special later. So, should I try to find another vz 24, or are there other Mausers that will work with this conversion?

Thanks in advance for the help!

07 July 2009, 09:04

22WRF

Somewhat inexpensive would be to find one of the older Mark Xs or FNs that are already in Magnum configuration. Probably much cheaper than converting a military mauser.

07 July 2009, 10:49

JBrown

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Originally posted by 22WRF:
Somewhat inexpensive would be to find one of the older Mark Xs or FNs that are already in Magnum configuration. Probably much cheaper than converting a military mauser.

I think a magnum FN will be hard to find/expensive. The Mark X would be a easy/cheap choice.

I have a Mark X in 7mm RM and it feeds 458s very well. It is waiting to have a 458 barrel screwed on and head-spaced.

Some will say that it would be cheaper to buy a Mark X that is already a 458. They are correct unless you want to do any upgrades, such as sights, etc. Then it might be cheaper to build one.

The Mark X 458WM in factory trim is pretty light for a 458.

Jason

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08 July 2009, 21:42

Masterifleman

ut this in the classifieds some time back but I don't think anyone was interested. This outfit had a whole rack of VZ-24's that had been "Arsenal Refurbished". No crests and in complete military configuration. They were asking $225.00 for them.

Jensen Arms
285E East 29th St
Loveland, CO 80537

970-663-5994

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