Hello Folks, I was able to test and site-in the 8x57 Mauser this past weekend,my son asked me to take it to our hunting location and test it out ...the bolt was cleaned inside and out and inspected by ME,(I cleaned up the firing pin well)the ammo were reloads ,done by ME,The stock was a used Mauser stock won on ebay ,that fit the action,the trigger safety and barrel bedding was done by a professional gunsmith ......so.....six shots fired ,all went off! Sited in for 100 yards ,around a 3.5" group,now when time is available,I'll hone it in .....
I have learned something new ,how to take apart a Mauser bolt ,clean it,inspect it ,and try it,and see what happens ......I am not fearfull of my mechanical abilities ,and if there were any doubts in my mind it would have gone back up to a pro,to be repaired/resolved .....Thank-you all for your post ,it's good to know that there are others who care about the safety and well being of an avid hunter/shooter ,Thanks again.....Bigbird34 a.k.a. Jim
