458 vz-24

[Wolfer]

Very nice write up. I've built 3 mausers on the tailgate of the truck using all homemade tools like you. Except the reamers of course. Two of mine are in stock blanks I bought but one is in a cut down military stock. I couldn't decide on a caliber so just screwed the 8mm barrel back on and cut it to 25". I have a Williams peep and a fiber optic front. I call it my rainy day gun. Woody

[phaessler]

I am impressed and envious... got me searching my options now for calibers. Great thread Tek, hope to see more

[tek4260]

[phaessler]

VERY NICE!!!!!! Great work on this piece for sure. You definently did a great job.

[Changeling]

I have seen some custom mauser work done using custom barrels like Hart, Lilgen, etc, that would NOT shoot as good as you are getting Tek !

You did an awesome job, and I really injoyed watching your thread and progress. That new stock looks awesome on your rifle, appears that it was originally purchased with a large caliber in mind (wood structure, grain run).

You might want to think about some cross bolts to keep it from splitting. Juat a suggestion.

[gordie]

This thread has been very inspiring, thank-you for sharing, its a great looking & shooting rifle.

now that you got my "wheels" turning, i'll will be digging out that old "project" gun.

[nekshot]

tek, that picture sooths the soul, very nice indeed! Notice the action has a smile also!

[BeMan]

One of the best posts of this type that I have read! Looks to be a job well done. Congratulations.

[gzig5]

I don't remember you mentioning any work to get it to feed. Did it work well out of the box or did it take some effort? What is the barrel length? I've got a 98/22 that needs a new barrel....

[phaessler]

tek, that photo in post #63 is just beautiful. Nice package, furniture has nice figure and color. Keeps us updated.

[taco650]

That stock looks really nice on it. How long did the barrel end up?

I like reading about people who DIY. It isn't as hard as some think as long as you're mechanically inclined. Congrats!

[tek4260]

I don't remember you mentioning any work to get it to feed. Did it work well out of the box or did it take some effort? What is the barrel length? I've got a 98/22 that needs a new barrel....

The barrel length is 16.5" and it took a bit of file work to get it to feed. It will surprise you how little metal has to be removed to make it feed. I simply looked at where it was binding as it tried to feed and slowly filed until the rifle fed.

[taco650]

Can you get three rounds into the magazine?

[tek4260]

Yes, the feeding video was after I had fired a round checking the poi difference with a shorter front sight and I thought to go ahead and do a video while I was there.

[tek4260]

Here is a video from earlier in the build right after I opened the rails. At the time I hadn't got the reamer in to deepen the chamber and I didn't take the time to drop it in the stock before I filmed it. Regardless, it is feeding 3 from the mag in the video.

[izzyjoe]

Great build with some good pics, I like how you made you're tools. My hats off to you! I built a 93 mauser in 6.5x55 using a lot of home made tools it gives a feeling of pride and satisfaction when it's done, and you can say "I built this".

[johnson1942]

i saw a 45/70 on a 303 infield action but a 458 mag, wow, thats got to be creme de la creme of rifles. that gun can go any where and mean business. like to see what it does in alaska with big game.

[tek4260]

I appreciate all the comments gentlemen! Really was a fun project.

[tek4260]

Shot some of the 500gr pills....

She definitely lets you know you have fired a shot....

[HollandNut]

awesome , I built a M98 30-338 that our house fire consumed , have always had at least one 458 of some persuasion for many years .. Currently it's a CZ550 458 Lott

they are awesome cast shooters , and yep , them 500's and 550's , you know you have pulled the trigger