And then it became a Mauser scout

[roggom]

Gonna fill my deer tags in the mountains this year, so I was looking for a thicket gun. I have several to choose from , but want something very light. Was thinking of buying a model 7 or T3 light, but figured I could put something together. I built my girls a rifle a couple years ago and figured that one was more than light enough.

This rifle is started out as a 7x57 VZ 12/33 Mauser, imported by JLD a while back and a few ended up with Larry Eisel out of NY ( http://www.eiselarmory.com/index.htm ). I have 3 of them and decided to sport one. At $99 a pop, they are more relics than anything, but the receivers are still workable. The others are in storage and a wall hanger.

Picked up a 19.5" reconditioned barrel from Numrich Product No. 955300. Thing is nice, slugs tight around 285.

Added a Lyman 57 SME and a Williams streamline and fire site system. Also a Bold optima 98 with side safety, and a Remington Aluminum butt plate.

I originally had it in an old VZ24 stock and lop was set to 12.5 for my girls. I thought to try the Boyds stock from my Turk Sporter and it looked and balanced great.

After restocking it I noticed it looked alot like the Ruger Gunsite scout. Figured I would go with that theme, and added a Clifton XS scout ramp.

All in all it I am very happy with the result. I have a rifle with great ballistics (7x57), weighs 7 lbs, 39.5 oal, and can be loaded with stripper clips. And groups around an inch (with irons)

Next, I have a hinged floorplate on order from Numrich and will add a Burris or Leupy scout scope.

By roggom at 2012-03-31

By roggom at 2012-03-31

By roggom at 2012-03-31

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

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thats really cool

 

[z71rat]

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Wow... very nice indeed!! You done good with that one. Congrats!!

DK

 

[Three Guns]

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That looks like a very handy woods rifle. I have been playing aorund with the same idea.

Well done sir!

Tom

 

[DV]

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Jeff Cooper would be proud!

 

[DirtyDave]

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I like it

 

[roggom]

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Thanks for the replies. I will see how it does this season.

I may have to build another next year in 8x57, for bigger critters. There are plenty Yugo donors on GB. The Yugo had that int. length action, a tad lighter and shorter throw. Also most had pristine bores when they hit the US market.

 

[BobC]

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Very nice looking Mauser.
Just a thought. How is mounting a scope going to effect loading with stripper clips?

Never mind I reread and see you plan to use a forward mounted "Scout Scope" so not an issue.

 

[huntsmuleys]

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That is very nice!

 

[leadbullet]

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damn, that is a sweet walking rifle, the 7x57 is also an outstanding cal, congrats on a very cool combo.

 

[jtv3062]

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I would take off the scope mount and use it as is. Sweet looking rifle.

 

[TheBrand]

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I wish i could develop the skills to build something this cool. This is one of the coolest rifles i have ever seen.

 

[NiceDay2]

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That is cool, you planning on scoping it?

 

[roggom]

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Thanks guys, Yes I looked up a few scopes and will probably go with the Weaver K series scout.

Currently Nikon, Burris and Leupold make scout scopes. I asked Vortex and they responded that there have been many inquiries, maybe they will consider making one as well.

 

[ranger1183]

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That's a nice looking rifle. I have a 1909 Argentine Mauser (built in Germany) thats like that.

My front sight isn't as nice as yours and it was sporterized by the Sante Fe Arms company way back when. Also, mines chambered in 30-06.

I keep thinking about adding a scope, especially a scout scope, but the thought of alterating the lightweight stock its on holds me back. Also, Leatherwood makes a 2-7x scout scope.

 

[roggom]

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I understand, I have the original El Salvedorian stock in storage. This was a Boyds 98 Mauser sporter stock. It had a sporter A&B style inlet channel. The barreled action fit fine, just a little roomy at the end of the action. The scout mount filled in the gap and the wood/metal flows much better. Weird how I had two plain Mauser sporter rifles just sitting there, and combining them had a synergetic effect.

 

[BasraBoy]

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roggom - I really like what you've done with this rifle...inspiring!

And it looks fantastic too!

Congrats!

 

[NiceDay2]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: roggom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks guys, Yes I looked up a few scopes and will probably go with the Weaver K series scout.

Currently Nikon, Burris and Leupold make scout scopes. I asked Vortex and they responded that there have been many inquiries, maybe they will consider making one as well.

</div></div>

Cool, post picks when you've got it finished!

 

[GRMGR1]

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That is a sweet looking rifle.

 

[junkyarddawg]

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in an eastxas drawl, niiice...

 

[Kells81]

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Man that is pretty slick....