458lott/416 rem vs 458win/416taylor in '98 Mauser?

Glamdring · August 5, 2002, 06:25 PM

I am doing research for DG rifle. Not concerned about push vs controlled feed. I like the '98 Mauser action because it is simple and reliable IMHO.

I prefer the longer cartridges because of the greater margins (ie lower pressures) and flexiblity (can use "long" bullets like X with less problem) allowed when handloading.

Will the longer cartridges cause real problems in a '98 action?

George Stringer · August 6, 2002, 07:49 AM

Glamdring, if the conversion, feed rails, mag box alteration etc, is done correctly then no you won't have any problems. George

August 5, 2002, 06:25 PM	#1
Glamdring Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2000 Location: MN Posts: 1,388	458lott/416 rem vs 458win/416taylor in '98 Mauser? I am doing research for DG rifle. Not concerned about push vs controlled feed. I like the '98 Mauser action because it is simple and reliable IMHO. I prefer the longer cartridges because of the greater margins (ie lower pressures) and flexiblity (can use "long" bullets like X with less problem) allowed when handloading. Will the longer cartridges cause real problems in a '98 action? __________________ "A traveler has no protection besides his fire-arms; and the constant habit of carrying them is the main check to more frequent robberies" --Charles Darwin from The Voyage Of The Beagle

August 6, 2002, 07:49 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Glamdring, if the conversion, feed rails, mag box alteration etc, is done correctly then no you won't have any problems. George