Small ring mauser action

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21 June 2002, 17:19

Carnivore

Small ring mauser action

What can anyone tell me about a Brazillian 94 ? small ring mauser. Will it take the short chambered bbls offered in brownells? Is it an acceptable action to build a 300 Savage on? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, if this one is no good, where can I get a small ring action at a decent price. Thanks...C

21 June 2002, 18:11

Deaddog1440

Well you might want to have it tested for hardness before you start building anything. The gunsmith I use to work for suggested it when we built one for a friend of mine. Just a suggestion. I would hate for you to build a gun and the action be too soft. I am sure it is fine but some of the large and small ring mauser actions were not heat treated as good as should have.

22 June 2002, 01:42

<JBelk>

carnivore--

That is an 1893 action and not made nor suitable for high intensity cartridges.

Either leave it alone or stick with 42k 7x57 loads. It can be dangerous with anything more.

22 June 2002, 13:05

Carnivore

Thanks! Thats the info I was looking for...

[ 06-22-2002, 04:05: Message edited by: Carnivore ]