Franken gun part 2

[sdh1911]

Every year I make myself a shooter during the winter months as kind of a tradition. This year I wanted to make something completely out of the box. I used a Parker Hale barrel mounted to an early Mauser receiver. The rest of the gun is completely made from scrap I had laying around. I'm going to start looking for a scope as soon as time allows. I'm trying something a little different and suspending both the action and the barrel to see how it does down range, who knows it might even shoot straight. I can't understand why my partner in Crime thinks I'm loosing my mind, go figure-SDH:D

[Claven2]

Holy cow! Buck Rogers would LOVE that gun! :)

It's sure coming along nicely and the method of clamping the barel to the forestock should ensure any flex in the thumb-cut mauser receiver will be nullified.

Let us know how she shoots!

[sdh1911]

Thanks, I just had to try it. At first I was going to hang a 10 or 20 shot mag on it but, then figured I'd be better off going single so I could keep the rear end truly suspended. I've had great results with that barrel/action combinations in the past, I'm hoping this one prints out nicely-SDH

[JosephDerMauserSchiesser]

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!! My poor poor Erfurt!

[sdh1911]

Wait til it's finished! I'll be welding on a M1913 rail soon, want to watch?
Update, sat morning @9:00 AM rather than 8:30 AM-SDH

[JosephDerMauserSchiesser]

Of course I want to watch. But I have an idea that would make this Obamanation (I have changed the word to include Obama) even worse. Lets bring it up to my lab and duracoat it! Electric lime green and purple stripes. 9 AM it is

[JosephDerMauserSchiesser]

I assume what you are making is going to be able to handle .308 win commercial loads... I have some I wont put through the FALs- Ill trade for a box of 54R.

Perhaps you should tell the lads what type of scope you will be mounting to your creation. I sure would like to know...

[JosephDerMauserSchiesser]

Oh and you know what, those set screws for the AR code K98K are wrong. More specifically all the screws are wrong. The one behind the trigger is fine but the other 3 are not for a k98k

[Claven2]

Lots of 7.62 conversions have been done on vintage Mausers, the Isrealis did thousands of them, for example. As did Parker Hale.

I'd keep the loads reasonable though as the older receivers are more prone to lug setback than some of the newer rifles.

[JosephDerMauserSchiesser]

yea but a Mauser action is built to handle pressure of an 8x57mm cartridge. 308 shouldnt be more than that- its only 7x51~

[Claven2]

Not so, .308 is a bit higher pressure if loaded to commercial spec.

[sdh1911]

Easy folks, the receiver was gone over quite well, No set back nor any signs there of. I also squared the front end, lapped in the bolt and squared the bolt face to the bore. All is well with Franken gun-SDH

[JosephDerMauserSchiesser]

Commercial spec 8mm less than commercial spec 308???????
Now I have to go downstairs and check the reloading manuals....

What scope? Electric lime green?

What is the twist in that barrell?

[sdh1911]

13.5 in 1, Most likely going with a 30 m/m tac style scope, budget driven so maybe a super sniper or a Barska hi-end. JMS, don't forget Sat. to Harrisburg, could be fun-SDH

[JosephDerMauserSchiesser]

HUh, did you just tell me not to forget the show? Thats a funny thought. I am German.... I dont forget stuff! We will be in your driveway at 8:59 AM EST- that puts us at your front door for pleasantries at 9:00 AM EST... if i have to drag laur out the door in her pajamas. BTW- found out some stuff today at the store. Very interesting- youll want to hear.