Mauser VZ-24 Base

draines5 · September 25, 2012, 12:48 PM

Hi all...
I recently decided to upgrade to a new NIkon scope for my VZ-24 Mauser in 7mm (7x57), and am having a hard time with finding a base that will fit. There is currently a Buehler base/rings, but due to ring spacing I have taken them off for the new Nikon scope.
Here is the problem:
I purchased a single-piece base Leupold model# 49988 for the FN Mauser, and it does not fit. The front 2 holes match, but the rear (third) hole falls short by about 1/8". On a guess I went to the gun store with the old Buehler base to match holes and ended up with a Remington 700 LA base (Leupold Model #50004), which matches all 3 holes perfectly, BUT is flat across the bottom. The Mauser needs the 'thicker' base at the rear (third) hole.

I surprisingly can't find any specifications on the hole measurements on any manuf websites. Anyway, I do not have a caliper to get the specific distances, but the spacing of the front 2 holes is approx 0.850" (center-to-center). The distance from the second hole to the third hole is approx 4.48" (c-t-c).

The Rem 700 LA spacing is the same as the Mauser old Buehler base...but doens't have the thicker 'step' at third hole.

The Leupold model# 49988 for the FN Mauser base has measurements: The spacing of the front 2 holes is approx 0.850" (center-to-center). The distance from the second hole to the third hole is approx 4.32" (c-t-c)...which is too short length-wise.

I would greatly appreciate any help anyone could provide. My next step is buying a blank base and drilling, but I know there is a match somewhere.
Dan

Scorch · September 25, 2012, 04:27 PM

You need the Leupold/Redfield base for a military Mauser/K98.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/575...auser-98-gloss

draines5 · September 25, 2012, 07:44 PM

Thank you Scorch! Just ordered...

draines5 · October 1, 2012, 01:39 PM

Got the new base...doesn't fit...same problem as the Mauser FN base. The front two holes match, but the third hole (rear) is not far enough to the rear.
Guess it's a custom drill/tap job? Off to a 'smith I'll go.
Dan

PetahW · October 2, 2012, 10:13 AM

Why not just add a spacer (blued to match) beneath the rear portion of the perfect-fit base meant for the Rem 700 & use a longer screw there ?

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September 25, 2012, 12:48 PM	#1
draines5 Junior Member Join Date: September 25, 2012 Posts: 4	Mauser VZ-24 Base Hi all... I recently decided to upgrade to a new NIkon scope for my VZ-24 Mauser in 7mm (7x57), and am having a hard time with finding a base that will fit. There is currently a Buehler base/rings, but due to ring spacing I have taken them off for the new Nikon scope. Here is the problem: I purchased a single-piece base Leupold model# 49988 for the FN Mauser, and it does not fit. The front 2 holes match, but the rear (third) hole falls short by about 1/8". On a guess I went to the gun store with the old Buehler base to match holes and ended up with a Remington 700 LA base (Leupold Model #50004), which matches all 3 holes perfectly, BUT is flat across the bottom. The Mauser needs the 'thicker' base at the rear (third) hole. I surprisingly can't find any specifications on the hole measurements on any manuf websites. Anyway, I do not have a caliper to get the specific distances, but the spacing of the front 2 holes is approx 0.850" (center-to-center). The distance from the second hole to the third hole is approx 4.48" (c-t-c). The Rem 700 LA spacing is the same as the Mauser old Buehler base...but doens't have the thicker 'step' at third hole. The Leupold model# 49988 for the FN Mauser base has measurements: The spacing of the front 2 holes is approx 0.850" (center-to-center). The distance from the second hole to the third hole is approx 4.32" (c-t-c)...which is too short length-wise. I would greatly appreciate any help anyone could provide. My next step is buying a blank base and drilling, but I know there is a match somewhere. Dan

September 25, 2012, 04:27 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You need the Leupold/Redfield base for a military Mauser/K98. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/575...auser-98-gloss __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Last edited by Scorch; September 25, 2012 at 04:34 PM.

September 25, 2012, 07:44 PM	#3
draines5 Junior Member Join Date: September 25, 2012 Posts: 4	Thank you Scorch! Just ordered...

October 1, 2012, 01:39 PM	#4
draines5 Junior Member Join Date: September 25, 2012 Posts: 4	Got the new base...doesn't fit...same problem as the Mauser FN base. The front two holes match, but the third hole (rear) is not far enough to the rear. Guess it's a custom drill/tap job? Off to a 'smith I'll go. Dan

October 2, 2012, 10:13 AM	#5
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	Why not just add a spacer (blued to match) beneath the rear portion of the perfect-fit base meant for the Rem 700 & use a longer screw there ? .