My 8mm Mauser

Mauser8mm · April 4, 2013, 08:03 PM

I have talked about my Mauser a lot on this forum and never got a chance to post a picture, here it is!! Enjoy!

Feel free to ask any questions or post comments about it!

Mauser.jpg

madcratebuilder · April 5, 2013, 07:04 AM

Nice looking rifle.

Mausermolt · April 5, 2013, 11:05 AM

OY! She's a Bute! what do you think of that Vortex? i just ordered one from Midway for my AR project, but something tells me she will start out on my 257 Roberts Mauser project. this is a 257 roberts on a K98 action i hunted with a bit last year. my brothers Elk but i still had to get a picture

tahunua001 · April 5, 2013, 03:28 PM

who destroyed the priceless piece of history?

jokes...
she's a pretty little sporter...

FALPhil · April 5, 2013, 04:43 PM

Sweet.

What's not to love?

Mauser8mm · April 5, 2013, 07:18 PM

The compliments mean a lot, I had a friend come over and help me set up the professional photos!!

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what do you think of that Vortex?

It is THE BEST SCOPE for the price range, clear glass, impressive eye relief, low profile, reset-to-zero turrets, awesome magnification and no blurriness. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Mine is the Crossfire II 3-9x40 with the V-Plex reticle. $140 on optics planet. Excellent scope at an excellent price.

ALSO I LOVE THE LIFETIME UNLIMITED WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!!!!

TX Hunter · April 5, 2013, 07:50 PM

Are You using the original Safety ? It looks like it. Must be a pain to have to open the bolt to use it. You can get an aftermarket Safety that will work great. I have an 8x57 myself its a very good hunting Cartridge. Your Rifle is very nice.

Mauser8mm · April 5, 2013, 08:13 PM

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Are You using the original safety?

No, I actually have the aftermarket pivot safety, it came on it when I bought it. Is is the MARK II safety.

Thanks! Yeah it's a great looking rifle, and it shoots as well as it looks.

TX Hunter · April 5, 2013, 08:40 PM

Upon closer inspection now I can tell the safety is aftermarket. I handload for my 8mm mauser. I convert 30 06 cases, (cheaper that way) I us an RCBS trim die. The only component that I use for this Cartridge that is different than what I use for my 30 06 is the .323 bullets I order. The us factory ammo is weak and expensive, the 8 x 57 is a handloaders jewel.

Mauser8mm · April 5, 2013, 08:48 PM

Can you post some pictures of your Mauser? I would love to see it!!

TX Hunter · April 5, 2013, 09:02 PM

I will when I get on my big computer with my files. Mine is not that special, just a Yugo 24 47 with a bent down bolt handle and a taller front sight in original trim. I love it though it has a good crown and really nice bore.

Mauser8mm · April 5, 2013, 09:07 PM

Mine is a VZ24, I love Mausers!! This thing is so fun to shoot!!!!

TX Hunter · April 5, 2013, 09:44 PM

I love Mausers too, the VZ 24 is known for excelent quality and super accuracy. Love the stock on Yours its really nice.

Mauser8mm · April 5, 2013, 09:48 PM

Accurate, smooth action, fun! Thanks for the complement!!! It is my main hunting rifle for now, I am planning on getting a 30-06 soon for my main hunting rifle, but I think the Mauser will stay in that position. The Vortex scope is impressive in quality, and the stock is made by interarms and the barrel is free floated, it is the perfect hunting rifle, considering it can take anything on this continent!!

TX Hunter · April 6, 2013, 09:34 AM

My Mauser, I love it

This is an older picture of it, since taken the front sight has been changed out, the hoods gone, and I got a propper keeper for the sling.

Mauser8mm · April 6, 2013, 09:58 AM

Nice looking rifle! Original stock looks very good! Are you planning to put a scope on it?

TX Hunter · April 6, 2013, 05:28 PM

thanks, no I am just going to leave it like it is, just dont have the heart to tap it. but If I ever run across a nice sporter thats already done I will buy it.
this one sits in the Gun Cabnet right beside a Remington 1903 A3, and A Finnish M39. I love the older millitary Rifles.

I do however use this Rifle when Im Hog Hunting. Its a good Rifle.

Mauser8mm · April 6, 2013, 06:44 PM

Yeah! Military style rifles simply cannot be beat, being that they were designed for the military! Those are some nice rifles you are talking about. I have my Mauser, then a Mosin Nagant that I wish to sporterize with the new Archangel stock that came out. I love military style guns!!

tahoe2 · April 10, 2013, 11:32 AM

Nice looking rifle, I have only taken two with my 8mm, but they barely moved from the spot of impact (maybe 5' to 10'). I'm sold on the 8mm, it's my designated Elk & Bear (black) gun.
I'll use the 7mm mauser for deer & antelope, just cuz it's a lighter gun to carry around. But if I could only have one it would be the 8mm.

I'vebeenduped · April 10, 2013, 12:35 PM

I am trying to find an aftermarket stock for my Yugo M48. Where did you get it? How did you mount your scope? Did you have to bend your bolt more? Can you send me some specifics? I would GREATLY appreciate it. Would you PM me?

David

Mauser8mm · April 10, 2013, 03:16 PM

I'vebeenduped, I sent you a PM.

Scrumbag · April 10, 2013, 03:28 PM

Nice rifle matey, happy hunting!

Mauser8mm · April 10, 2013, 04:03 PM

Yeah I love it!

April 4, 2013, 08:03 PM	#1
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	My 8mm Mauser I have talked about my Mauser a lot on this forum and never got a chance to post a picture, here it is!! Enjoy! Feel free to ask any questions or post comments about it! Mauser.jpg __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

April 5, 2013, 03:28 PM	#4
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	who destroyed the priceless piece of history? jokes... she's a pretty little sporter... __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

April 5, 2013, 04:43 PM	#5
FALPhil Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2007 Location: Racoon City Posts: 934	Sweet. What's not to love? __________________ _____________________________________________ Questions about 7.62 NATO and 308 Winchester? Click here.

April 5, 2013, 08:40 PM	#9
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	oops Upon closer inspection now I can tell the safety is aftermarket. I handload for my 8mm mauser. I convert 30 06 cases, (cheaper that way) I us an RCBS trim die. The only component that I use for this Cartridge that is different than what I use for my 30 06 is the .323 bullets I order. The us factory ammo is weak and expensive, the 8 x 57 is a handloaders jewel.

April 5, 2013, 08:48 PM	#10
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Awesome! Can you post some pictures of your Mauser? I would love to see it!! __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

April 5, 2013, 07:04 AM	#2
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Nice looking rifle.

April 5, 2013, 07:50 PM	#7
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	Are You using the original Safety ? It looks like it. Must be a pain to have to open the bolt to use it. You can get an aftermarket Safety that will work great. I have an 8x57 myself its a very good hunting Cartridge. Your Rifle is very nice.

April 5, 2013, 09:02 PM	#11
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	I will when I get on my big computer with my files. Mine is not that special, just a Yugo 24 47 with a bent down bolt handle and a taller front sight in original trim. I love it though it has a good crown and really nice bore.

April 5, 2013, 09:07 PM	#12
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Okay! Mine is a VZ24, I love Mausers!! This thing is so fun to shoot!!!! __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

April 5, 2013, 09:44 PM	#13
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	I love Mausers too, the VZ 24 is known for excelent quality and super accuracy. Love the stock on Yours its really nice.

April 5, 2013, 09:48 PM	#14
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Thanks! Accurate, smooth action, fun! Thanks for the complement!!! It is my main hunting rifle for now, I am planning on getting a 30-06 soon for my main hunting rifle, but I think the Mauser will stay in that position. The Vortex scope is impressive in quality, and the stock is made by interarms and the barrel is free floated, it is the perfect hunting rifle, considering it can take anything on this continent!! __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

April 6, 2013, 09:34 AM	#15
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	My Mauser, I love it This is an older picture of it, since taken the front sight has been changed out, the hoods gone, and I got a propper keeper for the sling. Last edited by TX Hunter; April 6, 2013 at 09:40 AM.

April 6, 2013, 09:58 AM	#16
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Very Nice! Nice looking rifle! Original stock looks very good! Are you planning to put a scope on it? __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

April 6, 2013, 05:28 PM	#17
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	thanks, no I am just going to leave it like it is, just dont have the heart to tap it. but If I ever run across a nice sporter thats already done I will buy it. this one sits in the Gun Cabnet right beside a Remington 1903 A3, and A Finnish M39. I love the older millitary Rifles. I do however use this Rifle when Im Hog Hunting. Its a good Rifle.

April 6, 2013, 06:44 PM	#18
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Military Style Rifles Yeah! Military style rifles simply cannot be beat, being that they were designed for the military! Those are some nice rifles you are talking about. I have my Mauser, then a Mosin Nagant that I wish to sporterize with the new Archangel stock that came out. I love military style guns!! __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

April 10, 2013, 11:32 AM	#19
tahoe2 Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2011 Location: Seattle area Posts: 661	mauser8mm Nice looking rifle, I have only taken two with my 8mm, but they barely moved from the spot of impact (maybe 5' to 10'). I'm sold on the 8mm, it's my designated Elk & Bear (black) gun. I'll use the 7mm mauser for deer & antelope, just cuz it's a lighter gun to carry around. But if I could only have one it would be the 8mm.

April 10, 2013, 12:35 PM	#20
I'vebeenduped Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 202	I am trying to find an aftermarket stock for my Yugo M48. Where did you get it? How did you mount your scope? Did you have to bend your bolt more? Can you send me some specifics? I would GREATLY appreciate it. Would you PM me? David __________________ The natural state of man, the way G‑d created us, is to be happy. Look at children and you will see

April 10, 2013, 03:16 PM	#21
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	I Messaged You.. I'vebeenduped, I sent you a PM. __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

April 10, 2013, 03:28 PM	#22
Scrumbag Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2012 Posts: 173	Nice rifle matey, happy hunting!

April 10, 2013, 04:03 PM	#23
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Thanks! Yeah I love it! __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt