Best Mauser in 8X57?

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I would be using the gun for plinking mostly but I also would like to be able to carry it in the woods and shoot off hand so I would prefer a gun that is shorter and lighter. What Mauser chambered in 8X57 do you think would fit me best? Thanks!
 
Would that depend on how tall/heavy you are? I have a Spanish m-44 and it has a definitely shorter stock than any of the other Milsurp Mauser 98 stocks I've seen. Not that you couldn't cut one, or get a stock of the size of your choosing for anything you grab....
 
I would surf the auction sites or similar for a Husqvana sporting rifle or a professionally sporterized gun. There are some that are bringing $$ and some more reasonable than you would think. BTW you may want to wait until deer season is over, just about the time the Christmas bills arrive. Also don't pass on a Husky if its on a commercial 96 action.
 
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I would surf the auction sites or similar for a Husqvana sporting rifle or a professionally sporterized gun. There are some that are bringing $$ and some more reasonable than you would think. BTW you may want to wait until deer season is over, just about the time the Christmas bills arrive. Also don't pass on a Husky if its on a commercial 96 action.
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Great advice, this one is a beautiful rifle http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=261402417. I am leaning towards the 24/47, it seems like an all round good shooter.
 
That Swede on GB wont sell at that price. There have been 5 different bidders so far and there are still 12 days left in the auction. Expect that beautiful swede to sell for much more than the $365 currently bid.
 
Husqvarna built sporter mausers are much cheaper and more suited to hunting or plinking if you are just wanting a shooter plus the ability to scope it.
 
I inherited a M-48 awhile ago it's from "Mitchell's"But all #'s match no sighn's or anything of being a put together.And it shoot's awsome I reload for it though,it's a beautiful looking Gun.
 
A m 24 47 yugo mauser is hard to beat. Most come with mint bore at less than $ 300 . Using Prvi Partizan 196 gr SP the one i had was 1.5 inch grp moa on sandbag rest.
 
If there is a gun show in your area right before Christmas I would hit that up. I have seen some pretty smokin deals go there...people need a little extra cash that time of year. That is the one gun show I usually plan on going to....sellers usually will deal.
 
I don't put scopes on most of my rifles, because I like iron sights, so that's one thing I'm not sure of (whether or not you're planning on scoping it). As a note, I've known a few people that simply could not "get" K98-style Mauser sights, that is, the sights were difficult for them to shoot with.

With that being said, I would highly recommend looking around your local gun shops, pawn shops, etc. and see if you can't find a nice Yugo M98 (Yugo capture K98). I've got one, and out of all the Mausers I have/have had, she is the most accurate rifle in my hands. I've got another one on layaway right now, actually. :) You should definitely be able to find one for less than $300 if you look hard enough. Based on my experience, they are just... awesome! :)

Good luck!!
 
There are plenty of Turk Mausers out there for well under 100 bucks. The Mauser snobs out there don't like them but they are good shooters if in any kind of decient condition. On another note, if anyone thinks a military Mauser is heavy, they better give some serious thought about joining a gym....Most people don't have any problem carrying a 12 pack but can't carry a much lighter rifle.....chris3
 
I bought a Yugo captured, rebarrelled Mauser K98k a few years ago for $90 at a gun show. All Nazi markings in tact except it has a Yugo barrel. Its a great shooter.
 
I don't get the advice to look at Swedish Mausers. The OP asks what Mausers in 8x57mm would suit him. The Swedes are 6.5mms.
 
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There are plenty of Turk Mausers out there for well under 100 bucks. The Mauser snobs out there don't like them but they are good shooters if in any kind of decient condition. On another note, if anyone thinks a military Mauser is heavy, they better give some serious thought about joining a gym....Most people don't have any problem carrying a 12 pack but can't carry a much lighter rifle.....chris3
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Very good point, Chris! And curse you for suggesting the Turk Mauser instead of me!! :) The Turk Mausers (I have a 1943 K. Kale) are wonderful rifles!! And truly, carrying around a rifle that weighs around 10 lbs... Is that actually going to hurt you? If anything, it'll do you some good!! Toting "heavy" rifles around is one of my favorite forms of exercise. :)
 
There are plenty of Turk Mausers out there for well under 100 bucks.
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That WAS true 10 years ago but not anymore. GOOD (i.e. complete mil-spec)Turks start @ $200 today but they are too long as a woods/plinker rifle. Excellent shooters though. The perfect model for knock around use/truck gun is a Yugo M48 if it is to be left in mililtary configuration. If you prefer the sporter config, get a cut-down version from a pawn shop or any of the commercial HVA guns made for High Standard or other company contracts. You can get them in both large ring or small ring model 98s. Caliber selection is much greater than just sticking with the 8x57mm.
 
if anyone thinks a military Mauser is heavy,
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That depends on WHICH Mauser military rifle you are talking about. The K98K is very light as is the Yugo M48. A 1918 M98 Gew. is a beast to carry all day. Especially if there is much climbing to do.
 
Buddy of mine took a deer last year with his Argentine, she dropped right where she stood and there was little meat damage. If you want to expand your search you may want to look that way.
 
not a mauser,but a 700 rem. classic in 8mm. i paid 499.00 for mine, all the sporterizing was done(stock,D&t,ex trigger ect). eastbank.
 
Husqvarna military rifles using the M96 action are in 6.5x55 but the commercial stuff was chambered in everything using the M98 action and improved 1600 action.
 
Obtain a 1909 Mauser action then barrel in in you choice of whatever as long as the case head fits the bolt face. Get a commercial stock and you will have a nice rifle.
 
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