This just keeps getting worse. After getting a scope based fitted and fireforming a few cases, I discovered that this rifle suffers from bolt set-back. Most likely due to the war-time action not being properly heat treated and remaining too soft. Since the barrel is a sleeved hybrid - none of which was stated in the auction description - only the stock, bolt and bottom metal are salvageable. Pretty expensive parts. I have a pre-war Oberndorf action that I could get barreled and drop in the stock.........don't really have the heart to pursue the project now. Anyone need a nice factory Mauser "S" stock?

John