05-23-2023, 03:48 AM
A build on one of the mini-Mauser actions is cool for a control round feed guy. I thought about going that route for my one boltaction Grendel before anyone was manufacturing them but went with CZ 527 in 7.62X39 rebarreled with an Obermeyer 22 inch barrel, if I ever replace that barrel it will be with 18 or 20 inch tube.
Of the current basically 2 choices I would am not sure as I like some things about the Ruger and Howa but have some dislikes as well and doubt either would see much use without modifications.
Something on a Kimber 84 with the action shortened by about .4 inch and throated like Mr. Smith said would be sweet.
At one time it was common for gunsmiths to take 2 rifles and make a longer action from 2 Mausers or 03s when they were cheap for longer cartridges and were left with short pieces of 2 actions. I have one made from part Mauser and part 03 sized perfectly to work with Remington 788 Mags for the 44 Mag. Neat light weight little rifle for short range hunting. These days I see "custom" rifles that are more or less high end action from a manufacture that makes them with a high end barrel in an ordered stock and call that custom which I have been looked at strange for calling them kit guns.
Of the current basically 2 choices I would am not sure as I like some things about the Ruger and Howa but have some dislikes as well and doubt either would see much use without modifications.
Something on a Kimber 84 with the action shortened by about .4 inch and throated like Mr. Smith said would be sweet.
At one time it was common for gunsmiths to take 2 rifles and make a longer action from 2 Mausers or 03s when they were cheap for longer cartridges and were left with short pieces of 2 actions. I have one made from part Mauser and part 03 sized perfectly to work with Remington 788 Mags for the 44 Mag. Neat light weight little rifle for short range hunting. These days I see "custom" rifles that are more or less high end action from a manufacture that makes them with a high end barrel in an ordered stock and call that custom which I have been looked at strange for calling them kit guns.