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Mini Mauser bottom metal

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27 February 2009, 05:25
Duane Wiebe
Mini Mauser bottom metal
Gentlemen: I've received some calls for custom bottom metal for the Mini.

I have converted one by using our trigger guard and will post photos of same, but the time involved doesdn't make it seem like a viable alternative.

If any would care to, please send me your thoughts..I need numbers!
27 February 2009, 06:28
dirtyjim
one of the things i've considered doing with the original bottom metal, but it may be easier to make it instead of modifiying the original bottom metal.
cut bottom metal in half right infront of the trigger bow then rework the front to an in the bow release.
weld the bow back on about a 1/4" higher to resemble a drop box guard. the shorten the trigger to match
28 February 2009, 05:08
Kiwishooter2
I for one would appreciate some photo's of this.

I really liked the custom bottom metal that you made also.
Isn
28 February 2009, 11:06
333_OKH
will the mini work ofr a 6.98spc for my daughter?


I just shot one tonight from a Ruger mini-14...awesome
28 February 2009, 17:14
fireball168
Interested here - would love to see the prototype.
28 February 2009, 18:12
maxbear
Where's the pictures Man!! How many rounds will the magazine hold ?...30 maybe.....!! Big Grin
28 February 2009, 18:32
richj
under 2.4"



quote:
Originally posted by 333_OKH:
will the mini work ofr a 6.98spc for my daughter?


I just shot one tonight from a Ruger mini-14...awesome

28 February 2009, 20:22
333_OKH
this was one of the Ruger carbines with a 16.5 inch snubby barrel. Very unimpressive looking gun, but it shot to 100 yards with impressive accuracy for the gun type.
01 March 2009, 01:58
max(hm2)
i built a little rifle in 6.8 spc on a left handed mini mauser for my son several years ago. used the original magazine box and i don't recall any real problems getting it to feed.
01 March 2009, 07:13
Vol717
Max(hm2): Did you do that on a mini with a .223 bolt face? I've had a couple of smiths tell me it isn't possible. Would you like to do one for me?


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02 March 2009, 02:15
max(hm2)
vol717, i sent you a pm,
thanks, max
02 March 2009, 02:33
butchlambert
Vol717,
I believe you would use the PPC or 7.62X39 receiver to get the right bolt face.
Butch
02 March 2009, 08:09
333_OKH
thanks. I had an Interarms mini action for years and never thought I would use it so I sold it. It was such a tight and smooth action too.