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oupa
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Bolt action slug gun
      #59596 - 05/07/06 05:54 AM

I live in a quickly developing area. One county I like went to "slugs only" several years ago, which has curtailed my hunting there. Last weekend I went to work on a recent project - I'd picked-up a "as new" Mossberg bolt gun and later a new M-500 rifled barrel, both for much less than $200 total. I had my heart set on one of the Geha Mausers but just haven't connected on one at the right price. In turning the barrel shank I discovered the M500 barrel actually has a sleeve over the 24tpi threads I needed for the receiver. Still took some delicate fitting to get it all timed and working right but test firing made it all worth while - three, three shot groups with "what I had ammo" produced two groups with all holes touching and the third only slightly wider! This was intended to be a beater gun with a low power scope and a Tupperware stock but after seeing what she'll do a buddy convinced me to fit her out in walnut and express sights - just for the hell of it. As the project progresses I'll try to get some pics up. If you've considered such a project I'd encourage it, but only with the newer generation bolt guns (or one of the Mausers). A lot of the old ones relied solely on the bolt root as a locking lug and there are horror stories of it letting go.

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ALAN_MCKENZIE
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Re: Bolt action slug gun [Re: oupa]
      #65695 - 11/11/06 11:51 PM

Might be worth checking out the Savage 210.
http://www.savagearms.com/210f.htm

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Tom_H
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Re: Bolt action slug gun [Re: ALAN_MCKENZIE]
      #66002 - 17/11/06 01:14 PM

Late in the game here.

Don't bother with the Gehas. They are a hassle to work on and things tend to go wrong (break, bend, etc) when you don't want them to. They are strong enough though. Remember, all of the Marlin goose guns locked on the bolt handle.

The late 80's Mossberg bolt guns were great. 2 locking lugs and a tang safety. Built one in 20 with a slow twist barrel for full bore slugs. Has a 2-7 Nikon on it and it shoots very well. Similar to working on a Remington 700.

Cheers.

Tom

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