vz 24

[rossinsr]

I bought a vz 24 reciever off Gun Broker and I want to build a 308 to use in 600 yd F class. I am planning on a Adams Bennet F54 barrel, Boyds stock, Bold trigger, pillar bedding trueing up reciever lugs and bolt face. What can I expect with handloads 1/4" 1/2"or 3/4" groups with this combo?

 

[roggom]

Re: vz 24

It all depends on who is doing the work.

Dont get me wrong, I have had some custom Mauser made, but looking back my money may have been better invested in a Rem700 or a Stevens 200 buildup. Mauser projects can start hitting the $1k mark very quickly.

Unless you are dead set on a Mauser, I would use the Vz-24 action for a nice hunting or practical rifle. That's just me .

 

[sandwarrior]

Re: vz 24

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rossinsr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I bought a vz 24 reciever off Gun Broker and I want to build a 308 to use in 600 yd F class. I am planning on a Adams Bennet F54 barrel, Boyds stock, Bold trigger, pillar bedding trueing up reciever lugs and bolt face. What can I expect with handloads 1/4" 1/2"or 3/4" groups with this combo?</div></div>

First, get a competitive barrel. The Adams & Bennetts are decent for hunting, but for precision, you won't like them. I have a couple Mauser rebuilds myself that are that way.

Nest, as Roggom says, and to date it's pretty true as far as I've seen it. When you put money into a Mauser action, it will work as well as the work has been done. Because of the way they are built, there is plenty to work with. But, because of what they are, you won't get much <span style="text-decoration: underline">if any</span> of your money back if you decide to sell it to fund another project. Once you've put the money into a Mauser, it's pretty much gone.

That said, you might want to look around for an already 'modified' M48 or some other Mauser. If you have an intact VZ-24, I wouldn't chop it up.

 

[Joop]

Re: vz 24

Hello, from a fellow Minnesotan!

As Roggom said, the price can climb quickly, so they're usually a "labor of love" type project. As far as what to expect, that's a tough call, as there are a lot of factors to put into play between what you have now and where hope to end up. I have seen custom built Mausers that will shoot .5 MOA. So, it is possible, given the right components, gunsmith, loads, etc.

Where abouts in MN do you live?