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Nailcreek
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2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome
#348508 - 27/12/20 09:03 AM

Well, it's almost 20212 - and I'm looking to kick off a project rifle for 2021 - rebarreling and perhaps restocking a Zastava M70 to 7X57 from 8X57JS. I'm in the US and would welcome a recommendation as to a gunsmith who still works on Mausers - and can bring steel and wood together a great traditional hunting rifle.

Thanks much!

KJB

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: Nailcreek]
#348511 - 27/12/20 10:13 AM

Uhh, why wouldn't you have just bought a Z70 in 7x57 in the first place?

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Nailcreek
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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: Old_rifle_nut]
#348518 - 27/12/20 01:14 PM

Well, I checked with the importer, and they "might" put in an order in 2021. Plus, I'm pretty specific about what I want to end up with.

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: Nailcreek]
#348525 - 27/12/20 05:53 PM

The 8mm is a better round for hunting. Also you take a lesser animal with the common 7X57 than you do with a 275Rigby.

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: Rule303]
#348529 - 27/12/20 09:50 PM

I build Mausers fairly regularly. It would depend upon what you want to end up with but I may be able to help you out.
Steve

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Nailcreek
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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: Rule303]
#348530 - 28/12/20 01:27 AM

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The 8mm is a better round for hunting. Also you take a lesser animal with the common 7X57 than you do with a 275Rigby.

The buck I took this year with a Ruger No.1 RSI in 7X57 didn't seem to know the difference LOL. Joking aside, I did pick up two of the M70s, both used. As it's a traditional controlled feed Mauser action, I felt it would be a good candidate for rebarreling.

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: Nailcreek]
#348532 - 28/12/20 01:42 AM

This is my old lightweight 7X57, built in the 1970's on a G33/40 Mauser action, and the record book Peter's Gazelle I took with it in Kenya, in 1974. It accounted for a long list of plains game, up to and including wildebeest. The stock is a product of Fajen's Custom Shop.

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: xausa]
#348538 - 28/12/20 06:49 AM

Eleanor O'Conner shot 27 head of African game with 28 shots, from her 7x57 Mauser using factory 173/5gr. ammo. Of course, the text said the "extra" shot was not needed.
Her husband's "score" was not anywhere near as impressive, to the point, I don't even remember what it was. What is more likely, is that it was not mentioned as he was using a .270.

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: DarylS]
#348542 - 28/12/20 10:54 AM

I neglected to mention that I was using 173 grain factory ammunition (Federal) as well. This is a bushbuck I took with it as well:

He was on an island in the little river in the background and is still wet from being retrieved. A real target of opportunity I just happened upon on a stroll down the river bank. It pays to have a rifle light weight enough that carrying it becomes more or less second nature.

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: xausa]
#348543 - 28/12/20 12:12 PM

Cool project. While it many not be the cheapest way to get a Mauser 98 in 7x57 (I’m sure you could track down a factory chambered zastava) you’ll probably end up with a better barrel, fit and finish in exactly the styling you want. A superb round for all general hunting with more manageable recoil and bette SDs. Not knocking 8x57, just saying 7x57 is an excellent choice

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Nailcreek
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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: bouldersmith]
#348545 - 28/12/20 02:21 PM

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I build Mausers fairly regularly. It would depend upon what you want to end up with but I may be able to help you out.
Steve

Thanks, Steve. I did send an email earlier today.

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: Nailcreek]
#348559 - 28/12/20 09:30 PM

Kerry,
reply sent.
Steve

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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: bouldersmith]
#348611 - 29/12/20 09:04 AM

Greetings Nailcreek.
You mentioned bringing together wood and steel, I would be curious to see your list of must haves on this rifle.
-Sights
-Trigger(s)
-Safety
-scope mounts
Aside from the stock being probably the most critical (with ergonomics and aesthetics), the other stuff really drives the difference between a custom gun and parts being assembled.

For the record, although I don't own one, the 7mm RSI is a rifle I would never get tired of hunting with. Great rig.

Good luck with the project

Tom

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Nailcreek
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Re: 2021 Mauser Project Rifle - Gunsmith Recommendation Welcome [Re: Tom_H]
#349151 - 12/01/21 02:25 PM

I've settled on a Krieger barrel, 1:9 twist, 22" or 24". Since I live 30 minutes away, I drove over to their shop and worked out what wanted for the rifle. I'm going to stick with the existing wood (hog-back style) and refinish it with oil. So, that leaves the metal. I'm planning on NECG rear & front sights, barrel band, Talley bases and rings. I'm keeping the DST. I'm trying to settle on a finish, which will be rust blued, nitre blued screws.

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