The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - turning a turkish mauser into a woods rifle.

fisherman66 · March 16, 2009, 10:47 AM

If ya go with a peep, open or scout scope you don't need to turn down the bolt handle. For your intended use I'd go with a peep. 16 - 17" barrel is going to have sum purdy serious muzzleblast in the 8mm Mauser. I'd be tempted to trim back to 20" or so (still going to be fairly obnoxious, but the 8mm is a pretty efficient cartridge).

If you start doing a full custom build, you are going to end up with a price tag that exceeds most factory rifles and end up with a rifle that's worth less. I'm not trying to discourage you, but that is the most likely result. Is it worth it to YOU?

I'd trim, square and crown the muzzle and remove the handguard,throw on a removable buttpad, peep it and be done. JMO.

March 16, 2009, 10:47 AM	#6
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	If ya go with a peep, open or scout scope you don't need to turn down the bolt handle. For your intended use I'd go with a peep. 16 - 17" barrel is going to have sum purdy serious muzzleblast in the 8mm Mauser. I'd be tempted to trim back to 20" or so (still going to be fairly obnoxious, but the 8mm is a pretty efficient cartridge). If you start doing a full custom build, you are going to end up with a price tag that exceeds most factory rifles and end up with a rifle that's worth less. I'm not trying to discourage you, but that is the most likely result. Is it worth it to YOU? I'd trim, square and crown the muzzle and remove the handguard,throw on a removable buttpad, peep it and be done. JMO. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!