My understanding is that the new Charles Daly mausers are essentially the same as the old Interarms MkX. I have a couple of questions about these receivers in general.

One, are they full "C" ring unlike later FN made models?

Two, what does the heat treat on these consist of? Are they carburised like the older military mausers? That would pre-suppose that they are made of low carbon steel. Or are they made of a more modern alloy and through hardened?

Lastly, I'm under the impression that both of these models have the typical 1.10"x12 TPI barrel thread?

Thanks,

Zach

The machinery in Zastava, Yugoslavia, is copied from the commercial FN machinery circa 1950. It mills the FN style split ring.

Steel is modern alloy. It is the fit and finish that generates the most criticism (along with the safety).

I just picked up one of each last weekend. The Mk. X was finished much nicer than the Daly. The Interarms was new, unfired, in .308 win, no box though. I paid $400. It had plainish stock, not monte carlo thank god, but it had a nice open grip and only needs the butt ugle white spacers removed.

The Daly came in a syntheic stock and matte finish chambered in .30-06. I got it simply because it was the first commercial Mauser I've ever come accross that I could afford. Down in SoCal people seem to think beat up old commercial mausers are made of gold.

Just so happened that the next day I stopped in at a Gun Shop I'd never visited before. Saw the new Mk. X and had to have it. Can someone tell me why the Mk. X says Manchester England on it?

I already have Mausers in each of the calibers mentioned that I built myself, but the lure of a commercial mauser was too strong. After comparing them to the ones I built I have to say I like my converted military mausers more. I'm so used to the thumb cut that the commercial looks chunky almost.

I got a Charles Daly mauser barreled action in 300 win mag for a friend about a month ago, it's polished/blued. I was pleasantly suprised when I opened the box, it looked to be well finished and the bluing was nice and even. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one for myself. I haven't seen one of the complete rifles but the barreled action was very nice.

Thanks KurtC.

I know some posted here a while back and I think Jack Belk may have also that the split inner ring was not as desirable as the full "C" ring. Can someone tell me why?