Rebarrel K98?

[LAGS]

The 6mm is a very good round and often overlooked.
I had a Ruger 77 in that caliber years ago.
And you are correct , that would make a fine caliber for the Mauser.
Got to put that one on my list too.
I like it way better than the .243

[uscra112]

.35 Whelen A.I. Someday I'll finish mine.

[LAGS]

The A I in the Whelen does give the round a little more Boot.
Same as the 257 A I
In the Whelen ,I actually prefer it over the standard 35 Whelen , because it gives you a sharper Shoulder to headspace the round on.

[hylander]

Thanks for all the suggestions
This won't be my first time at this, I have done 30-06 and .243 K98's before.
I will look into the 6MM Remington, however I am leaning toward the 30-06.
For a few reasons.
1: I love the caliber
2: I have lots of brass and bullets for it.
3: Already cycled some 30-06 rounds that I load for my other 06 @ 3.300 OCL.
and the do fit (barely) and feed fine.
4: I will be using the rifle for hunting and Cast Match shooting

Trying to stay on the less expensive, already have two sporter wood stock to work with as well as a
Hogue overmold stock.

The big question is what barrel maker to use?
And what scope mount to install.

[LAGS]

Hylander.
Check your PM.
I have some barrels I am willing to part with at a good price.
For scope mounts , I prefer the Leupold one piece base.
But I do use a lot of Weaver two piece bases and I can't remember the name , but several rifles I built have the one piece Weaver Rail style.
Now are you going to remove the stripper clip guide from your Receiver ?
I do on the really Custom ones just for looks.
But they make mounts that will fit the one piece base in both configurations.
But decide on the removal of the stripper guides before you decide on a mount.
They have different hole spacing

[hylander]

Hylander.
Check your PM.
I have some barrels I am willing to part with at a good price.
For scope mounts , I prefer the Leupold one piece base.
But I do use a lot of Weaver two piece bases and I can't remember the name , but several rifles I built have the one piece Weaver Rail style.
Now are you going to remove the stripper clip guide from your Receiver ?
I do on the really Custom ones just for looks.
But they make mounts that will fit the one piece base in both configurations.
But decide on the removal of the stripper guides before you decide on a mount.
They have different hole spacing

Won't be removing the stripper clip guide.
Probably use Leupold one piece mount or a weaver rail.

[LAGS]

Then I would recommend the Leupold one piece base for the military Mauser.
But the one piece Weaver Rail is good enough for a hunting rifle and cheaper.
The two piece bases are even cheaper and still work good.
But the Leupold has windage adjustable rear

[jonp]

6.5 Swede or 7mm Mauser. You going after something either one of those can't handle? I doubt it.

[Geezer in NH]

Another 8x57 fan good barrel keep it. Need to change .338/06 for me.

[a danl]

it's very easy to make 8mm brass from
30-06 brass by cutting to approx correct length with a tubing cutter and running them into an 8mm die then final length size. they will work perfectly.

[hylander]

Thanks for everyone's input

So here is my plan, I will be going 30-06.
Reason: I like the 06, I have never really cared for 8mm and don't want to start reloading for yet another caliber.
I already have all the reloading stuff for 06.

This Stock:

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...00-105940.aspx

This Barrel:

https://www.lothar-walther.com/drop-...oly-steel?c=66

This Mount:

https://warnescopemounts.com/product...ar-hole-matte/

I will be doing all the work myself apart from D&T the receiver, since I sold my jig.
And the front & rear sights, I will probably have Jack Huntington install those.
Of coarse I will have to hunt down all the hardware for the stock.
Yes, I will have way to much into this and I could just buy a new Rem 700.
However this is a project and I like building things.

[LAGS]

That is the Weaver Style mount I was talking about.
They work great..
I have a similar military stock , I think from Boyd's to put on a K98 with good metal , and I am leaving it in 8mm.
Now , ?
What about your bolt Handle.
Who is going to Forge that down for using the scope.
And are you going to replace the safety or modify your safety to work on the right side with the scope?
Yes , you can put a lot of money into these rifles , that you will rarely ever get back out.
But they shoot great , and in most cases , better than a Off the Shelf rifle that costs less money.
I just happen to be one of those lucky ones that does All my own work , so my time is better putting into the rifle rather than the cost of a Gunsmith doing it for me.
Good luck , and keep us posted on your progress.

[Texas by God]

I’ve come to prefer the #45&#46 Weaver two piece bases for unfettered action access on a 98 but that’s just me. If you need to borrow a bolt handle welding jig and/ or a D&T jig drop me a PM. A minor suggestion for your peusdo-sniper 98 30-06- a vintage steel tube fixed power Weaver scope!

[Zingger]

Forget the Creedmoor and go with the 6.5x55 Swedish. I have rebarrelled 98’s to 22-250, .243,.300 Savage,and .308 with no feeding problems but maybe I was lucky. I agree with using a 57mm length case for a perfect fit. Larry Gibson and others can describe easy to make 7.62x57 and 9x 57 wildcats that would be a perfect fit as well. Good luck, post your project as it goes, please.

I second that! The Swede is a sweetheart of a caliber. Just be careful when you are setting headspace with the finish reamer and don't run it too far.....

[hylander]

I’ve come to prefer the #45. Weaver two piece bases for unfettered action access on a 98 but that’s just me. If you need to borrow a bolt handle welding jig and/ or a D&T jig drop me a PM. A minor suggestion for your peusdo-sniper 98 30-06- a vintage steel tube fixed power Weaver scope!

The Warne mount has the ejection side cut out for clearance.
A vintage steel scope would be good.
I don't think I would do a good job with the bolt handle so I will probably send it to The "Boltman"
I might take you up on the D&T jig when I get to that point.

[fast ronnie]

My 'o6 98 is a great shooter. I put a Shilen 27" tube on it. It shoots way better than I can. 1909 Argentine with a Fajen stock. Leupold glass with Burris mounts.

[gnoahhh]

Nice choice of barrels there. Rarely a bad barrel from Lothar-Walther.

The thing with cheap aftermarket barrels is you would likely get an ok one (if not a truly great one), but your chances of getting a stinker drop dramatically when going with good premium barrels.

[waksupi]

My belief is to leave it alone. For cast bullets, hunting or target, the 8mm is only surpassed by the '358 Win, and not by much.