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cracked butt · November 4, 2006, 10:52 PM

I think the .458 Win mag was developed specifically for surplus mauser 98 actions, its a fairly well known conversion and is much more powerful than the marlin cartridge, it would be a good cartidge to pick.

November 4, 2006, 10:52 PM	#11
cracked butt Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2001 Location: southeastern wisconsin Posts: 537	I think the .458 Win mag was developed specifically for surplus mauser 98 actions, its a fairly well known conversion and is much more powerful than the marlin cartridge, it would be a good cartidge to pick.