Voere 30-06

[sthrnstrong]

I recently acquired a Voere Nato-Imperial in 30-06 (Mauser 98 action). It is a very beautiful gun and has a solid feel. I have yet to take out to the range yet but hope to soon. I have a few question that I hope you all could help me answer. This is my first Mauser action rifle so some of these questions might sound newbish.

1)When loading a round into the chamber it almost feels as if the bolt is catching or hanging up on something for just a second, then everything is fine. Is this normal for Mauser actions?

2) When I acquired this rifle the rear sight was missing. I am wanting a replacement but not sure on which way to go or what will fit properly. I have contacted Voere but have not gotten a reply back. The reason I want the rear sight is as backup for my scope and also so the rifle will be complete.

3)There are some parts from the Voere website that I wish to order, but since no one there will respond to my email and you cannot order off of the internet I am wondering if someone could give me a link for Voere ordering or Mauser 98 accessories that work with Voere firearms.

Thank you for your time and knowledge.

 

[Mizar]

Sthrnstrong, for Mauser 98 actions it is very important, to load the rounds from the magazine. If you putt a cartridge directly into the chamber and then close the bolt you risk to brake your extractor. M98 type actions are controled feed type, not push-feed like Rem 700. If you are loading your rifle in this fassion then the resistance that you feel is from the extractor bending over the rim.

Boris

 

[sthrnstrong]

I wish that was the case. But, even when no rounds are in the chamber it still drags. The only thing I can think of is that I just need more practice with the action. I am use to the 700 action. Thank you for the info on the risk of breaking the extractor by push feeding I did not know that.