mauser 98

[pdq_wizzard]

OK I have a mauser 98 action and am looking for some ideas on what to build.

I have a 30.06 so I don't know if I would want to build a 308 and I have a 243 so what can I build ???

I reload so I don't have to worry about finding ammo just brass and bullets...

give me some ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tankerman]

9.3x62
358 Norma

[uxo2]

30.06

[gunboat]

anything with the 06 base -- I like 250 savage or 22-250
my Ha-penny

[ar15barrels]

257 roberts.

[yoteassasin]

oh.oh ... 9.3x62 for sure and 284 winny

[MKfan]

35 Wheelen

[Kokopelli]

257 roberts.

+1

Best gun I ever owned was a 257 Roberts on a Mauser 98 action with a Timney trigger. Scary accurate and mild to shoot.

[Argonaut]

I have built many......257 Roberts is a wonderful caliber, The short rounds (308-243) sometimes have some feeding problems with the 98 unless you shorten the cartridge box. 35 Whalen is also great if you are a hunter. My first one I built into a 308 Norma magnum because the case was the correct length for the action. It worked better than the longer 300 Winchester. It just depends on you. It is a simple task to open the bolt face to magnum dimensions to use magnum cases. Much easier than shortening the cartridge box. I have a pre-war Mauser sporter in 8X57. There is nothing wrong with that caliber and the 7X57 is a perfect balance for most field work (nearly Identical to the 280 Remington) . The 7MM has a great bullet variety available. I love Double set triggers and machined rib barrels. Probably from living in Germany so many years. So, Do some study and have fun............

[yoteassasin]

hey just a note but the 9.3X62 is sooo bad you dont even want to know!!!!
and the m24/47 and 48's have an intermediate action and the mag box is not long enough for most XX-'06 loaded ammo so you are limited to Xx57 or less with that i mind a 6.5 sweed or mauser, 257 bob, 6mm rem, 7x57, and the the non mag mag the 284 win it is also so bad you dont even want to know!!!

[Argonaut]

The 9.3X62 is a very nice round but is very close to the length of the 06. The 7x57 class cartridges are .3" shorter. If you have the action length, I think that a more common magnum caliber would be equal and much eaiser to find ammo and components for. Have you looked at the 375 Ruger? 225 grains @ 3000 FPS and the same length as an 06.

[pdq_wizzard]

Ok I have some more info on the receiver, it is a federal ordnance with the Mauser stamp on the top front.

any info on one of these?

[Argonaut]

Federal Ordnance was a Rosemead company that did a lot of importing of military guns. Some the put there personal stamp on. (like yours) It has no collector value but probably is a good shooter. They bought a bunch of unmarked barreled actions, checked the head space and sold them as shooters. I never could get them to tell me where they were built. I was building a lot of Mauser's at the time and there prices were good. They were a big mail order house but had a retail store in Rosemead that was always fun to visit. I bought a lot of stuff from them (and sold them some too). I am not sure why they shut down....(bankruptcy, loss of licence or whatever)

[pdq_wizzard]

Federal Ordnance was a Rosemead company that did a lot of importing of military guns. Some the put there personal stamp on. (like yours) It has no collector value but probably is a good shooter. They bought a bunch of unmarked barreled actions, checked the head space and sold them as shooters. I never could get them to tell me where they were built. I was building a lot of Mauser's at the time and there prices were good. They were a big mail order house but had a retail store in Rosemead that was always fun to visit. I bought a lot of stuff from them (and sold them some too). I am not sure why they shut down....(bankruptcy, loss of licence or whatever)

Cool, thanks I don't buy stuff as a collector I shoot all my guns and after selling my .22 revolver I bought at a Salt Lake City gunshow when I was 15. I will never sell another one of my guns, I figure it this way if I don't like it my kids or when I have some grand kids will get them.

[ar15barrels]

Federal Ordnance was a Rosemead company that did a lot of importing of military guns. Some the put there personal stamp on. (like yours) It has no collector value but probably is a good shooter. They bought a bunch of unmarked barreled actions, checked the head space and sold them as shooters. I never could get them to tell me where they were built. I was building a lot of Mauser's at the time and there prices were good. They were a big mail order house but had a retail store in Rosemead that was always fun to visit. I bought a lot of stuff from them (and sold them some too). I am not sure why they shut down....(bankruptcy, loss of licence or whatever)

When fed ord closed down their retail shop, they had a big auction.
I ended up with a Daewoo DR200 and an EAA witness for about $200 each.
Both were new in the box.