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Thread: Small Ring Mauser build

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    Texas by God, I have a black synthetic stock I got off another forum member. He also sold me a Williams peep sight. Got a good deal too. The forum members here are pretty cool. Randy.

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    Gentlemen, been a while since I posted. I've made some progress. I installed my barrel. Fit my stock to my action/bottom metal.

    Here are a few pics. First pic is from the business end.
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    I've been working on my factory trigger. I installed a set screw in the spring cup for an over travel. Larry Gibson has been schooling me. I have the factory trigger down to 3.5 lbs too.

    I installed a Williams peep for the rear. I had an old Rem 700 ramp I "black max" glued to the front of barrel.

    I still need to bore sight my sights. then I have to make some brass, and work a couple loads. Randy.

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    Looking good, Randy.

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    Gentlemen, I received something from my gunsmith. I like simple, effective solutions. I believe this qualifies

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    I trim with Lee case trimmers. They do not make one for 35x57 Mauser. My smith made a brass bushing for an 8x57 Mauser. Randy.
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    Very nice sir.Thanks for posting.
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
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    woodbutcher, not a problem. Glad to oblige. I've been a long time lurker here. Never posted much. Hope someone learns from my mistakes. So far this builds been alot of fun. I just need to finish it up. And in the end it's all "mine". Never find one like it on a rack. Randy.

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    This comes at a good time. I'm working on a small ring 95, converting to 35 Rem. Spun the 7mm barrel off and cleaning things up right now. D&T the receiver today, going to check fit with the new barrel. I went with a Rhineland arms barrel using the Savage style lock ring. I'm hoping to get to use it for deer this fall. The featured gun here is a dandy, so are all of them in this thread.

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    You might consider 6.5x55 se. That light action was originally used for 6.5x55se. It’s not a 308, but very accurate and flat shooting. Perfect for deer. It’s very popular in Europe and gaining popularity in the U.S.

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    another one bites the dust!
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    The majority of my rifles are Mausers, some commercial and a good number military, both sporterized and original. I respect any original condition Mauser, but love to customize these milsurps.

    Seeing threads like this get my interest, especially when it’s done by the owner. Keep the pictures coming!
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    The 6.5X55 cases are a little fatter than the 7X57 or 30-06 based cases so they might not set quite right in the magazine of a '93 or newer non Swede rifle. They do work fine in the single stack 91 magazine. If need be the mag follower can be modified easily so they set properly. I noticed this when trying the 6.5X55 cases in a 95 Mauser I have.
    We need a shooting report on this project! LOL.

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    I concur, Uncle G. When I was young I had a 3 rifle Mauser 98 battery, all customized by me. I had a VZ24 .22-250, a BRNO K98 in 8x57, and an Amberg G98 in .358 Norma. I was covered. I love these threads too.

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    I'm happy with how mine turned out. It's a keeper. I haven't had a lot of time to do much 35 Rem loading this winter but it'll come.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ajjohns View Post
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    I'm happy with how mine turned out. It's a keeper. I haven't had a lot of time to do much 35 Rem loading this winter but it'll come.
    Is that one of the champion synthetic stocks? How do you like it?
    Perfect scope by the way!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Texas by God View Post
    I concur, Uncle G. When I was young I had a 3 rifle Mauser 98 battery, all customized by me. I had a VZ24 .22-250, a BRNO K98 in 8x57, and an Amberg G98 in .358 Norma. I was covered. I love these threads too.

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    Any further information on this one ya care to share?

    I have wanted this one for about ten years... finally got off my **** last year when I bought a Interarms MARK X as a donor action.

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    Sure, IMHO the best 06 length belted mag ever. My brother bought it as a .35 Whelen Imp and had Lou Williamson in Hurst to rechamber it and modify the action. We traded it back and forth till it got away unfortunately. .35 Rem to almost .375 H&H loads and we didn't even shoot cast back then. The last I heard of it it had been rebarreled to .300 Win mag

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    Texas, I think it is that brand of stock? Same as the clay target company I think? It is what it is for 80 bucks but has rubber grip inserts, sling eyes, and recoil pad. It's a little flimsy in the forearm but so far so good. Took a little inletting but not a whole bunch, shoots nice anyway. The scope was a trade, I think I did ok.

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    That's the only stock available afaik for an all weather SR Mauser rifle. That and Dura Coat or Cerakote and you're ready for whatever!

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    35X57 93 Mauser resurrection

    Fellers, been gone a while I know. I thought I would resurrect this thread. I kinda fell off the face of the earth for a while. Well, here goes...... I finally got around to loading a few rounds of ammo for my 35X57 Mauser build on a SM 93 Mauser.

    The test ammo was Pri 8X57 brass that has been reformed in my custom/shortened 35 Whelan dies. The boolit is the RCBS clone/Lee 200 gr FN gas checked about 210 grains. The cases were primed with LR Wolf primers, then charged with 30 grains IMR 4895. I know this isn't a hot load. From what I read on this forum a lot of guys just load 16 grs of 2400, and call it good.

    Secured my weapon in my “custom” rifle vise, tied a string to the trigger and tugged. Everything went well, still had all my digits. So I extracted the case. Extracted easy no damage noticed. Primers looked OK. So I fired another round. Same again.

    Now here is where I need the help from the experts. I enclosed a couple pictures, one unfired loaded round and 2 fired cases. Does everything look OK to you guys?
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    I have zero experience chambering rifles, other than setting head-space timing on crew served weapons in the Army. My Mauser is very similar having the Savage barrel nut system. I used the "3 new case method" as described by a well known member from this board. Thanks, Larry for all your help.

    I hope to get to the local Rod n Gun range soon. I will include groups and pics. Thank you to everyone for all your assistance in this project Randy.


    Quote Originally Posted by Texas by God View Post
    That's the only stock available afaik for an all weather SR Mauser rifle. That and Dura Coat or Cerakote and you're ready for whatever!

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    Six gunner, looks like you did good. It ready for deer season now! Here is a picture of my 35 Rem built on a 93 action....

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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check