Molded from a proprietary, lightweight, carbon-fiber filled polymer it is virtually impervious to weather and will withstand all standard gun solvents and oils. I plan on installing a Carlson rifled choke before I head back out.This drop-in fit, fully adjustable Precision stock from Archangel is designed for the Mauser K98. Going to head back to the range in a couple of weeks, make sure she's dialed in at 50, then take her to the 100 and see what she does.
#Mauser k98 sporter stock install
Also installed an ATI buttstock pistol grip, TacStar tactical picatinny and side saddle combo, and 3 way rail on the mag tube that I can install a bipod for target, a sling for hunting, or a flashlight for tactical. (I really need a spotting scope.) Lesson here is hit the center of the bull at 20 BEFORE trying to hit a bull a 50. Once I reeled her in I stuck 2 bulls in a row. Took about 10 rounds at 50 yards to realize I was hitting high, not low. Held up and sighted well with 3" mag Super X slugs at 20 yards, then 50 yards.
I didn't want to go crazy on optics, and decided on this TruGlo 2x42 red dot with 2x magnification. Instead, for now, I decided to build up my Maverick 88 for deer season next month. Tons more ammo options and relatively similar ballistics. So, this project is on the back burner until next year and will be converted to 30-06. All because no-one local does any kind of gunsmith machining and I didn't want to ship my gun to a "stranger". Whilst drilling the receiver for my picatinny rail, my over-confidence drilled through the receiver and clean through the back side of the chamber. With that said, I usually keep the shots in a 4"-6" group and within the 10 ring with a few bulls. I usually shoot her at 50 yards, because my 43 year old eyes don't work well with iron sights these days. My wife had back surgery and has been out of work. I realize most of you guys spend $1k on just your optics, but I’m brand new to this and on a tight budget.
Not trying to throw garbage on my rifle, but also not trying to break the bank. But this is also a upper end budget build. Definitely open to suggestions as I’m totally new to PROPERLY setting up optics. Unless I come across a used unit that’s better in the same $200-$250 range. Not 100% sure on optics yet but leaning towards a Vortex Crossfire II 6x18 44mm objective. So I’m confident I can handle this rail install with ease. I’m a former mechanic by trade and have drilled and tapped hundreds of holes into every material you can think of. Then today I mounted the fore end picatinny rail and a Caldwell bipod.Įvolution Gun Works 3 hole picatinny rail should be here this week. In June I mounted it in a ProMag Archangel stock and have had a bit of fun at 50 yards and occasional 100 yards. But also plan on plinking some steel at 300+ yards for fun on occasion. Knowing it would easily cost a $1000 to restore to original, but also knowing how incredibly accurate and powerful these things are, I decided to build it into a high power big game rifle. I just started REALLY shooting it this year when the walnut stock started splintering and splitting down the butt while shooting it.
#Mauser k98 sporter stock full
1944 BNZ K98K, numbers matching with great rifling, but full sporterized with Redfield peep sight and no original hardware. Obviously I accepted it, but had no idea what I actually had until tons of research. He started giving away most of his firearm collection to the grandkid’s when he offered me his “old 8mm Mauser”. Several years ago my stepfather had a severe stroke that left him permanently disabled. I wanted to share my current K98 8mm Mauser build. Not really a gun nut, more of an enthusiast and advocate of the 2nd Amendment who can’t afford all the cool toys.