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Deutsche_Vortrekker
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Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98
05/03/15 04:51 AM

I have to agree with the Mauser 98 folks . I have had quite a few of both rifles : Mauser Oberndorf Sporters and Pre 64 Model 70 Winchesters mostly pre war versions . I have had 2 problems with the pre 64 . Firstly the Model 70 Winchester uses a cone style breach that basically leaves the back part of the case unsupported . My main problem with the Winchester 70 is the multi piece bottom metal and 4 screws holding this whole conglomeration together . The barrel screw is nothing but a nightmare : very easily stripped . Every pre 64 I have ever had had difficulty maintaining zero. To rectify this mess I eliminated the barrel screw and pillar bedded the other 2 main action screws . I also had new action screws made with beefier heads . If a pre 64 Winchester 70 is to be used for a main rifle I highly suggest doing this and even going further by replacing the entire Winchester bottom metal to a one piece Oberndorf aftermarket type . The Mauser 98 is much superior in handling pressure . Mausers have been used for over a century on every Contenental with no equal. My 98 Sporters never lose their zeros unlike Winchester 70's . I consider the Sako Forester and Finnbear rifles superior to the Winchester 70 . Of course a rifle is a very personal weapon and every person has their own preferences . I can only give you my experience .

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Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Wanabebwana	20/02/15 03:43 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	lancaster	20/02/15 05:10 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Norman4	20/02/15 05:13 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Igorrock	20/02/15 05:27 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Huvius	20/02/15 05:35 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Ash	20/02/15 07:46 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Huvius	20/02/15 11:31 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	JabaliHunter	20/02/15 10:10 PM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Gen_Hicks	20/02/15 10:30 PM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Rule303	23/02/15 09:01 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Yochanan	01/03/15 07:11 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	93x64mm	01/03/15 09:17 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	zimhunter	22/02/15 03:16 PM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Wanabebwana	02/03/15 01:52 PM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	zimhunter	05/03/15 03:48 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	NitroX	05/03/15 04:25 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Deutsche_Vortrekker	05/03/15 04:51 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	NitroX	05/03/15 05:15 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	eagle27	01/03/15 09:20 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	lancaster	22/02/15 04:18 PM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	DarylS	23/02/15 03:38 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Norman4	05/03/15 10:18 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Norman4	05/03/15 10:40 AM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	A10ACN	08/03/15 11:41 PM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	Huvius	22/02/15 04:07 PM
Re: Dreams of Africa with a standard Mauser 98	ozhunter	20/02/15 09:21 AM

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