Mauser question

Derek Zeanah · August 22, 2001, 08:16 PM

I've got a Mauser (Oberndorf -- think it was originally a Turk) based pseudo-scout that was built by its previous owner. I'm really happy with the gun, but there's one problem: if I load 5 rounds in the magazine, the first feeds fine, but the second almost always pops out in front of the bolt.

I threw a bunch of rounds down-range today and discovered that only loading 4 rounds in the magazine seems to totally eliminate the problem. Is this something I should just learn to live with (4 rounds is fine for most things, and will probably group better

) or is there something that can be done to correct the problem?

Details: It's an Oberndorf action with a Remington 700 .308 barrel, aftermarket trigger (safety on right side) and stock, handle on the bolt bent. Shoots great. Except when I need a cleaning rod to push a round out of the barrel.

Wish I knew what other information might be helpful.

James K · August 22, 2001, 11:05 PM

When a Mauser type rifle is converted from one caliber to another, the feed guides in the receiver rails often need work to make sure they retain the new cartridges properly. In most cases, the change from 8x57 to .308 works OK, but I think you have the exception.

When do you need a cleaning rod to push a round out of the barrel? Do you mean that fired cases won't extract? That sounds like a whole different problem, probably a bad extractor.

If you are not sure what is going on, I suggest taking the rifle to a gunsmith.

PS: When one buys a used rifle, one also buys the reason the original owner got rid of it.

Jim

Derek Zeanah · August 22, 2001, 11:38 PM

In this case, the original owner built himself a rifle, and built a second one for his buddy (who later couldn't come up with the money). I bought it before it had any sights on it (for a good price), FWIW.

Re the cleaning rod: when loading the 2nd round from the magazine (again, only when loading 5 at a time) the round pops out of the mag in front of the bolt, and the bolt pushes the round up in the chamber far/hard enough that gravity won't pull it out. I haven't been able to get the bolt to grab it in these cases either, hence the cleaning rod.

I'll see if I can find a referral to someone competent around here. Anyone know of a good gunsmith around Savannah (or in South Carolina)?

George Stringer · August 23, 2001, 08:48 AM

dzeanah, contact Doc Lisenby [email protected]. He's in Chesterfield. If he can't help you himself I'm sure he knows someone in the area. I'm not sure if he's still working on other folks' guns or not but he's the man to talk to in SC. George

Derek Zeanah · August 23, 2001, 12:02 PM

Thanks George. I'll shoot him an e-mail later this afternoon.

August 22, 2001, 08:16 PM	#1
Derek Zeanah Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: South GA Posts: 267	Mauser question I've got a Mauser (Oberndorf -- think it was originally a Turk) based pseudo-scout that was built by its previous owner. I'm really happy with the gun, but there's one problem: if I load 5 rounds in the magazine, the first feeds fine, but the second almost always pops out in front of the bolt. I threw a bunch of rounds down-range today and discovered that only loading 4 rounds in the magazine seems to totally eliminate the problem. Is this something I should just learn to live with (4 rounds is fine for most things, and will probably group better ) or is there something that can be done to correct the problem? Details: It's an Oberndorf action with a Remington 700 .308 barrel, aftermarket trigger (safety on right side) and stock, handle on the bolt bent. Shoots great. Except when I need a cleaning rod to push a round out of the barrel. Wish I knew what other information might be helpful. __________________ -- Derek "An elective despotism was not the government we fought for." --Thomas Jefferson

August 22, 2001, 11:38 PM	#3
Derek Zeanah Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: South GA Posts: 267	In this case, the original owner built himself a rifle, and built a second one for his buddy (who later couldn't come up with the money). I bought it before it had any sights on it (for a good price), FWIW. Re the cleaning rod: when loading the 2nd round from the magazine (again, only when loading 5 at a time) the round pops out of the mag in front of the bolt, and the bolt pushes the round up in the chamber far/hard enough that gravity won't pull it out. I haven't been able to get the bolt to grab it in these cases either, hence the cleaning rod. I'll see if I can find a referral to someone competent around here. Anyone know of a good gunsmith around Savannah (or in South Carolina)? __________________ -- Derek "An elective despotism was not the government we fought for." --Thomas Jefferson

August 23, 2001, 12:02 PM	#5
Derek Zeanah Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: South GA Posts: 267	Thanks George. I'll shoot him an e-mail later this afternoon. __________________ -- Derek "An elective despotism was not the government we fought for." --Thomas Jefferson

August 22, 2001, 11:05 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	When a Mauser type rifle is converted from one caliber to another, the feed guides in the receiver rails often need work to make sure they retain the new cartridges properly. In most cases, the change from 8x57 to .308 works OK, but I think you have the exception. When do you need a cleaning rod to push a round out of the barrel? Do you mean that fired cases won't extract? That sounds like a whole different problem, probably a bad extractor. If you are not sure what is going on, I suggest taking the rifle to a gunsmith. PS: When one buys a used rifle, one also buys the reason the original owner got rid of it. Jim

August 23, 2001, 08:48 AM	#4
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	dzeanah, contact Doc Lisenby [email protected]. He's in Chesterfield. If he can't help you himself I'm sure he knows someone in the area. I'm not sure if he's still working on other folks' guns or not but he's the man to talk to in SC. George