Mauser base mount issues

[Pirate69]

I picked-up a nice Mauser Model 98 VZ-24 action that has been drilled and tipped. I am told that it was an action that was intended to be a Kimber Rifle and was drilled for Warne base mounts. The front base mount holes are the same as a standard Weaver mount (0.860"). The rear holes are approximately 0.445" while the standard Weaver Mauser mount is .500". Warne has a mount set that has a 0.440" rear mount spacing and the 0.860" front spacing. But it is for a Mauser Small Ring 96 Unaltered Action. Obliviously, mine in a Large Ring Action (unaltered). Will the small ring mounts fit the large ring action? Will Warne base mounts accept Weaver type rings? I am trying to control price at this point. I can modify the Weaver rear base to make it work; but am not sure I will be satisfied with it down the road. Any suggestions or answers to the two questions will be greatly appreciated.

[Ben]

Makes you wonder if the jig that was used was .005" off for the drilling of the rear base holes ? ?

[pietro]

Save yourself a lot of agita, and get a gunsmith scope base blank from Brownell's. (About $13, IIRC)

You can then drill it to match the hole spacing of your receiver.


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[Pirate69]

pietro,
That is a great idea that I did not know existed. You da Man!!

[Mk42gunner]

I don't know about the Warne's; but Leupold makes a one piece STD base for both the 95 and 98 Mausers. Its part number is 49990. It is a three hole base, two in the front ring, one in the rear.

I have used several of these on various Mausers. I think they also used to make two piece bases, but the rear base had a very small spacing; .375" comes to mind (I only used one set of those so don't quote me).

Robert