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SharpsNitro
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To drill or not to drill, that is the question
#165126 - 29/07/10 01:31 AM

I'm interested in feedback on drilling and tapping one of my Mausers for a scope. The rifle is a custom build done by Jim Cloward in the late 80's using commercial action. It's in 300H&H and the rear bridge has been shaved and the bolt shroud has been replaced with one that has a Model 70 style safety. The guy it was built for didn't want it scoped so it is undrilled, I'm thinking about changing this. Is this a good or bad idea? Also, I need to have the serial number put in a discreet place above the stock line, the stock is a pain to remove to view the original number.

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Phillip
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Re: To drill or not to drill, that is the question [Re: SharpsNitro]
#165127 - 29/07/10 01:42 AM

I would no reason not to,the piece is NOT collectible as originals and to use the the long range capabilities I would have to scope it.It's custom built,just use a matching scope for it's style.
any pictures?

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SharpsNitro
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Re: To drill or not to drill, that is the question [Re: Phillip]
#165143 - 29/07/10 05:27 AM

Oh, I know it's not collectible. I'll see if I can take some pictures of it to post. The other odd thing about it is that it has no sling swivels, this was done in accordance with the customers specifications.

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DarylS
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Re: To drill or not to drill, that is the question [Re: SharpsNitro]
#165194 - 29/07/10 11:00 PM

If you are an excellent shot with irons - you could use it as-is with a bridge-mounted Lyman aperture sight.
Personally, I have it drilled and tapped.

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