[Brian Williams]

I have a little $$ in the Gun fund and I what either a S&W 19 or to build a Mini Mauser in to a 98%er gun.
I can pick up a used S&W 19-3 or -4 for around $350.
I just found out today that Zevasta the company that makes Mini Mausers is partnered with Remington and that KBI will not be bringing them in by Charles Daly anymore. I would like to build a lightweight walking rifle that will be used for 98% of my shooting. It will be in 6.5 Grendel because it seems to have the ballistics that I want, with those long 65 gr solid copper bullets and the long range that this round seems to be capable of.

What should I do get the 19 or the Mini-mauser action for the later build

[IndianaDean]

I have a 19-3 so I'm partial.

[sumpnz]

with those long 65 gr solid copper bullets Don't you mean 140gr? I don't know of and 65gr solid copper bullets in 6.5mm.

Anyway, I really like the 6.5x55, and have used it to kill an elk. It is certainly a very capable round, and the Grendel can puch the bullets pretty close to the velocity of the Swede. That rifle would make a heck of a hunting rifle whether for deer, black bear, or even the elk you get in PA. Should also be pretty darn accurate off a bench.

I was thinking of trying to snag a couple of those actions, at least one lefty, so that I could eventually build a rifle for my wife. If I got another it would probably be to eventually build a 9.3x66 Sako rifle.

[lee n. field]

Got a 19. Love it. Get the S&W.

[LeonCarr]

Model 19s are sweet shooters, and much cheaper to feed than the 6.5 Grendel :).

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

[Dionysusigma]

Voted for the Mini Mauser since you explained it at length, but gave no justification for the Mod.19... :confused: The Mauser actions are going to be hard to find soon enough, but you can find another Mod.19 when you save another $350.

Seems to me like you know what you want to do. :)