Any Mauser action fans on here
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Topic: Any Mauser action fans on here
Posted By: Thad in AR.
Subject: Any Mauser action fans on here
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2026 at 5:36am
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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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Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2026 at 6:11am
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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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Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2026 at 6:50am
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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. |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2026 at 11:00am
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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 http://www.castboolits.com" rel="nofollow - www.castboolits.com
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Posted By: desertjoe
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2026 at 11:14am
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Hey Ole Buddy,,,can you give me a call,,? my dang phone took a tumble and lost your number,,,
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Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2026 at 8:13am
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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. |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2026 at 9:30am
| Sounds like a WIN! |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2026 at 3:43pm
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... ------------- Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need! |
Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2026 at 8:02pm
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. |
DiyDave wrote:Posted By: BuckSkin
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 3:21am
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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Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 5:20am
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. |
Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 6:57am
| 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. |
Posted By: BuckSkin
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 8:36am
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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Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 12:16pm
| Large Ring actions were Side Mounted. Only ever saw one milled and rings blocks made to fit top of action. |
Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 1:32pm
Yes a 1 piece scope mount. I milled a groove in the side of his for ejection. |
Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 1:35pm
Both of my large ring 98’s have top mount scope mounts. My 25-06 has a 2 piece and my 22-250 has a rail which I prefer. I’m unable to post pics. |
Posted By: BuckSkin
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 2:00pm
I am not very well versed in weaponry; but, I always thought all 98s were "Large Ring" Mausers; just being a 98 made it a "Large Ring" as opposed to the somewhat smaller Model 93. The huge disadvantage to any of the military Mausers and Springfields is the fact that the bolt handle is made such that it prohibits scope mounting until the handle is either cut off and re-welded on at a downward angle; or, cut off, discarded, and a custom bolt handle welded in it's place. Many have the unaltered handle heated and bent downward 90-degrees but this does not allow mounting a scope. Altering or replacing a bolt handle is a tricky business and can distort the bolt itself such that it won't slide in and out.
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Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 4:43pm
While most 98 Mausers are indeed "large ring", there were some small ring 98's made, most notably was the Models 1910 amd 1936 'Mexican' Mausers and some others. I would dearly love to own one
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Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 4:45pm
All of mine are top mounted
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