Mauser Questions

[whitesquirrel44]

I have always wanted several guns in different calibers. I've looked at H&R/NEF, Rossi, even Thompson Center but they are either low quality or high priced. Resently I have seen some cheap Mauser rifles and I know they make barrels in different calibers. I know that some companies just sell actions for building rifles.

How hard would it be to build a Mauser? I'm more concerned with headspace and insuring that the action is worthy of building a rifle. How do you headspace a Mauser? The answer doesn't need to go into great detail, I just need the gist for now.

I know that I would have to purchase several tools, such as a barrel vise and a receiver wrench.

Would it be more econemical to build a Mauser, not including the cost of tools or time, over buying a Rossi or H&R/NEF? Does anyone know of a good place to buy cheap Mausers for the action and stock?

Thanks

 

[JesseL]

How hard would it be to build a Mauser? I'm more concerned with headspace and insuring that the action is worthy of building a rifle. How do you headspace a Mauser? The answer doesn't need to go into great detail, I just need the gist for now.

I beleive it's basicly a matter of screwing in the short chambered barrel and finish reaming the chamber until the action closes on a 'go' gauge.

Would it be more econemical to build a Mauser, not including the cost of tools or time, over buying a Rossi or H&R/NEF?

It almost certainly would not be cheaper to build up a mauser, but it's kind of an apples and orangutans comparison on the final results.

Does anyone know of a good place to buy cheap Mausers for the action and stock?

Sarco has some pretty decent deals on surplus mauser actions. Sources for other parts include the usual suspects: Brownells, Midway, Numrich, etc.

Here's my current work in progress. It's a mystery origin 98 action chambered for 6mm Remington, with a Boyds pepper laminate thumbhole stock, Buehler scope mount, and Dakota bolt handle.