Author Topic: mauser (Read 1039 times)

czbuff · « **on:** January 22, 2006, 04:30:32 PM »

i have been wonting to build a custem mauser for a long time know i have found a comercial action. with bolt . in the white for 118$ but it is made in spane . i was told that spains steel was weak. and it would haved to be heat treated . so in a nut shell would this action be good for mt project

PaulS · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2006, 07:11:40 PM »

CZ,

you don't give enough information in your post -
caliber
chambering
manufacturer of the action, long, medium, short, magnum
hunting big, medium, small or varmints, targets, competition

Any information that will limit or stress the gun in actual use?

czbuff · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2006, 02:28:09 PM »

it is a comercial action brand new production from spain larg ring mauser . it well be chamberd in 257 roberts or posibly 280 rem . it well be mostly used for hunting . from yotes to deer but mostly deer . i have always been told that spains steel is soft . but dont know first hand. i dont wont strech in bolt or action. so hope that helps

czbuff · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2006, 02:57:57 PM »

oops the action is made in la coruna spain or if you like go to centerfiresystems.com

Mikey · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2006, 03:21:40 AM »

czbuff - if this is a new production large ring mauser action you shouldn't have any problems with it at all. The 'softer steel' concern arose from some of the older firearms produced in Spain years back, prior to WWII.

A new production action would be made of modern steels and made properly. The Spanish have some high quality products, Spanish steel being one of them. I would say that your action would be just fine sporting a 280 tube, although I do like the 257 Roberts.

I have owned a number of the older Spanish made pistols and there was absolutely nothing wrong with them. HTH. Mikey.

czbuff · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2006, 01:00:42 PM »

thanks mickey that answers it all . know if i can talk wife into it ha ha

Steve E · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2006, 05:48:08 PM »

czbuff

If you go with the 280 in the standard Mauser box mag you might run into a problem with some of the heavier bullets. I have a 1909 Arg. action barrelled in 280 Ack. Imp. and I have found that the 140 and heavier bullets have to be seated into the case a little to go through the magazine. It just so happens that my rifle loves the Rem. 150's the best. Just a thought you might want to watch out for.

Steve E.............