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    Posted: 15 Jan 2026 at 5:36am
I have a question.
I recently bought another Mauser in 22-250
I plan to add a filler in the back of the mag well.
Where would I find a short action spring and follower for this project?
Could I cut down the factory follower?
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So are working with either a Rechambered action or Re-barreled?  Mag well is likely for an older 7 or 8mm?

I own a Spanish Laguardia Rechamber to 7.62 x 51(.308), does not appreciate some projectile styles, Round Nosed especially.  Bolt throw at times will also eject a new or next cartridge rather than feed it.
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Yes it’s an old WW2 98 large ring Mauser.
iOS been rebarreled to the 22-250
I ordered a magazine filler to shorten the depth(front to rear) of the mag well. I’m looking for a shorter spring and follower which are also shorter front to rear. The filler goes in the rear of the mag well.
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Seems like you will need a different ejector as well to deal with the shorter brass.

Lots of good info in the gunsmithing section at www.castboolits.com
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I’ve had some extra time this weekend with the weather. I’ve done a lot of reading and studying on how to make this ole Mauser feed 22-250.
I set it up ion the bench with lots of light and a head lamp to watch just what was happening.
I noticed the front of the follower would hang up and not popping all the way up. I removed the follower and gave the sides a good cleaning and a quick polishing. Put it back together and it still hung up. I pulled it apart again and dropped the follower. This time the spring fell out of the follower. I didn’t know which end went where but I put it back together. This time the follower was pushed back from the feed ramps about a quarter inch. I pushed it forward but it kept resting 1/4” back. I switched the spring around and it held the follower forward like it was and still kept hanging up.
I went to the safe and grabbed my 25-06 which is built off the same action. I looked in there and the follower sets back about a quarter of an inch. I swapped the spring around again and the follower set back 1/4”
I soaked 3 rounds and it cycled perfect. Tried it several more tries and not one makfunction.
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Sounds like a WIN!
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You'll like the 22-250.  I have an interarms mark X in 22-250, with a cheap b&l 25 power scope on it.  With hand loaded and matched ammo, I got a groundhog at 400+ yds.  Aimed about a foot and a half high, and nailed him through the spine, while he was standing up, looking right at me...Wink
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Originally posted by DiyDave DiyDave wrote:

You'll like the 22-250.  I have an interarms mark X in 22-250, with a cheap b&l 25 power scope on it.  With hand loaded and matched ammo, I got a groundhog at 400+ yds.  Aimed about a foot and a half high, and nailed him through the spine, while he was standing up, looking right at me...Wink

I took it to the range right after I got it. I was quite impressed at how it shot but not how it fed. Hopefully it’s fixed and good to go.
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Originally posted by Thad in AR. Thad in AR. wrote:


I recently bought another Mauser

I love Mausers, both the cock-on-opening 98s and the cock-on-closing 93s.

I just will not buy a bolt-action rifle that does not have a claw extractor.

I have several 98s; a mix of BRNOs and Oberndorfs.

I have a really sweet Oberndorf in .30-06.

Over the years, I have gotten hold of several 98s that were built pretty much raw-dog with file and machine marks all over, action all gritty and lurchy feeling, and the "bluing" is very black and looks more like it has been painted on.

These rifles are not nearly so hardened as the good ones and you can drill the receivers with a Chinese el-cheapo bit; you can't drill the good ones with anything.

I have read that these rough-shod rifles were rushed through production when the enemy was at the gates.

The cock-on-closing 93s are under-appreciated; it is ever so much easier to stay on target during rapid-fire with the cock-on-closing action; the effort required to lift the bolt-handle and cock a 98 will cause even the steadiest hand to wander off target.


As for the shortened follower and spring, such used to be commonly available at such places as McGowen Rifle Barrels and Brownells; I would be surprised if Amazon doesn't have them.

I have always wanted a .22-250; if my memory serves, a .22-250 is a Savage .250-3000 necked down; the .250-3000 being the first cartridge ever to break 3,000-fps.


Quick marksman's question --- what is the true meaning of the term "Point Blank Range" and it has nothing to do with being shot at close range. 
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Originally posted by BuckSkin BuckSkin wrote:

Originally posted by Thad in AR. Thad in AR. wrote:


I recently bought another Mauser


I love Mausers, both the cock-on-opening 98s and the cock-on-closing 93s.

I just will not buy a bolt-action rifle that does not have a claw extractor.

I have several 98s; a mix of BRNOs and Oberndorfs.

I have a really sweet Oberndorf in .30-06.

Over the years, I have gotten hold of several 98s that were built pretty much raw-dog with file and machine marks all over, action all gritty and lurchy feeling, and the "bluing" is very black and looks more like it has been painted on.

These rifles are not nearly so hardened as the good ones and you can drill the receivers with a Chinese el-cheapo bit; you can't drill the good ones with anything.

I have read that these rough-shod rifles were rushed through production when the enemy was at the gates.

The cock-on-closing 93s are under-appreciated; it is ever so much easier to stay on target during rapid-fire with the cock-on-closing action; the effort required to lift the bolt-handle and cock a 98 will cause even the steadiest hand to wander off target.


As for the shortened follower and spring, such used to be commonly available at such places as McGowen Rifle Barrels and Brownells; I would be surprised if Amazon doesn't have them.

I have always wanted a .22-250; if my memory serves, a .22-250 is a Savage .250-3000 necked down; the .250-3000 being the first cartridge ever to break 3,000-fps.


Quick marksman's question --- what is the true meaning of the term "Point Blank Range" and it has nothing to do with being shot at close range. 

I’m not a fan of cock on open either. Not just from a keep on target idea but I feel there’s a safety issue involved.
Yes a 22-250 is a necked down 250-3000.
I always wanted one of those. They were always out of my price range in my younger years.
The old gunsmith that built my 25-06 was a set in his ways old school gunsmith. He was a true craftsman. Wish he was still around.
I fell in love with my 25-06. He explained everything in the process and gave me some options.
I’m not in love with this 22-250 yet.
If it keeps feeding without any hiccups I may be some day.
Have a co-worker with a cock on close still in 8mm that’s a very good shooter. Has a nice sporter stock that has been drilled and tapped. He can’t find a rail to fit that action.
He bought one and we spent a couple hours on my mill trying to get it to fit well. We got a nice ejection grove milled in and everything clearances but it’s canted forward beyond what his scope will adjust.
We really don’t know what the action is? Looks like a large ring but the rails just don’t fit.
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Is a positive to Cock on opening, it secures the firing pin in a rearward state with solid components until it transfers the pin release to the trigger mechanism. Keeps the pin away from the primer throughout the bolt stroke. Claw extractor is a defined value.
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Originally posted by Thad in AR. Thad in AR. wrote:

 He can’t find a rail to fit that action. 

Not sure what is meant by "rail"; are you meaning a single-piece scope mount ?

If a single-piece can't be found, just use a two-piece mount; a two-piece makes for a lot more clearance above shells being ejected.

I only ever owned 93s and 98s; there also is a 95; not sure if there are any other variants.
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Large Ring actions were Side Mounted.  Only ever saw one milled and rings blocks made to fit top of action.

Edited by DMiller - 29 minutes ago at 12:16pm
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