ghitch75
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i get the romanian stuff for 99.99 340rd tin.....my bolts like the yugo stuff better but this like the rommy.....
8mm Mauser suggestions
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When I was in the market for an 8mm, M-48As were all over so I bought one.
I couldn't be happier with it. My only complaint, and it's a minor one, is the arched bolt. I've never really been the biggest fan of straight bolts and greatly prefer bent bolts (not saying they're better, just that I prefer them). The somewhat-bent-but-not-quite bolt would be my only sticking point. Otherwise, it's a wonderful rifle.
Every now and then I'll see a K98 on GunBroker. It's only a matter of time before I buy one.
I couldn't be happier with it. My only complaint, and it's a minor one, is the arched bolt. I've never really been the biggest fan of straight bolts and greatly prefer bent bolts (not saying they're better, just that I prefer them). The somewhat-bent-but-not-quite bolt would be my only sticking point. Otherwise, it's a wonderful rifle.
Every now and then I'll see a K98 on GunBroker. It's only a matter of time before I buy one.
Nice rifle ghitch75. I just recently picked up another M48 on gunbroker. A good M48 can be like a new rifle if you find the right one. As for ammunition I have still have about 240 rounds of corrosive on clips that I need to use.
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ghitch, your Hakim (or Llungman?) likes that high-power 150-gr Romanian stuff? Also, any tips on finding another mag? thanks!
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Whats are the major differences between the VZ24 and the m48? Sorry I'm kinda new to this sorta stuff
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Although similar in looks, the VZ-24 is a full standard length Mauser action, and most M98 parts will fit.
The 24/47 and the models stamped M48 are based on an intermediate action, and are about 1/4" shorter than the standard M98. Many bolt parts will not interchange with standard length actions.
Both models handle the 8MM Mauser round very well.
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I went through an 8mm Mauser period. Lot's of good memories.
I had a Spanish M43 that I liked. It's basically a K98 w/out the ??s of wartime production. I had a Russian Capture K98 that I liked also. Both were very well balanced and surprisingly accurate.
1950's 8mm brass surplus from yugo is still very cheap. I used Sellior & Bellot and Prvi softpoints when these were my backup rifles for hunting elk.
I had a Spanish M43 that I liked. It's basically a K98 w/out the ??s of wartime production. I had a Russian Capture K98 that I liked also. Both were very well balanced and surprisingly accurate.
1950's 8mm brass surplus from yugo is still very cheap. I used Sellior & Bellot and Prvi softpoints when these were my backup rifles for hunting elk.
ghitch75
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@ Col. Plink......it's a Hakim...i just turn the gas port down...the stuff shoots great out of it...here is where i got the 25 rd mag.....if you email the guy he has alot of parts for Hakim's......
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=229213563
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=229213563
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The 25 round mags are just modified MG13 magazines, not at all hard to do with several tutorials online. The 10 round mags can be found here http://e-sarcoinc.com/egyptianhakim8x57mmriflemagazine.aspx . I tried the 150 grain ammo in my Hakim but it really didn't like them, shot groups about twice as large as the 196 ammo.
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OK, how low are you guys tuning your gas systems on those Hakims? Even at 6 o'clock mine seems to cycle too much pressure, ESPECIALLY with that hopped-up Romie 150-gr. Can they be basically fully closed down to where it won't cycle? It closes turning clockwise, yes (rightie tightie)?
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