Didn’t see this untile now. He even dropped an elephant with a certain aim and cranial shots. I am sure with modern factory and or hand loads my scores would be better but without any reloading equipment or loads of cash I still have a great time shooting. best rifle for the money by far. The nicely figured walnut stock has cut checkering with an oil finish and crescent butt plate with sling swivels. I absolutely Lv this rifle!! See photos and more auction details on AuctionZip.com Now. How can anyone take you seriously? I was 14 when I got a German 1918 dated 8mm Mauser “blunt nosed” rifle. You didn’t mention the grain weigh of projectile but most reloading manuals give a velovity edge to the 30-06 This might be due to the propensity of the reloading manual companies to keep the 8mm loadings conservative due to the large quantities of surplus arms of unknown strength. Archie was a moron not a history teacher. Weatherby for life. Bought it this year in the vanguard series 2 synthetic stainless, chambered in 300 win mag. How on earth are you still breathing is beyond me. There are two diameters of 8mm rifles, the .318-inch bore and the .323. The 8x57IS or IRS won’t work either, there “Two-Stage Surface Bearing Rounds” specifically designed for Hunting. But hell it looked and still looks 1000 times better than the cosmoleme example I received (except for the area around the 2-pin cross-stock bolt which defied my eforts to remove. I’ve had my 223 for over 15yrs and it still shoots 13mm 3 shot groups with hand loads.. best money i ever spent on a rifle 10/10. In the later part of 1945, with the shortage of 8.8cm Anti-Aircraft Flak Guns. (.43” consistently) I am able to consistently ring a 10″ metal target at 800yds. Since Americans are less conversant with the differences in Mauser rifle barrels, American companies took steps to produce ammunition that is safe in either. Try Rheinmetall GmbH in Germany, they own the Mauser brand Now. sporter rifle chambered in 7mm Mauser (7×57) serve as a dual purpose deer/elk hunting rifle. In fact: From: http://www.norma.cc/us/Products/Hunting/8×57-JS/. All say use caution and slug your bore to be sure. 8. Actually the Mauser should be better than the 06 with heavier rounds. That’s what it was adopted and tested to fire. It’s not as accurate as the CZ 455, but plenty accurate for that kind of work in close quarters. It is not known weather anyone firing the gun survived to tell about. I’m almost afraid to ask, but.. What the HELL are you on about now???! 2. Authentic Replacement Parts can be obtained through Hakim of Egypt, which still produce 98k Mauser Rifles in German pattern. @ ANYONE, Looking for Mauser parts. I’m NOT exactly sure what your question is…, People on here clearly don’t like to be corrected, take critisism, or even know what sarcasm is. over all finnish is very good, Estimated Price: $1700-$1800 Weight: Under 6.5 pounds Available Calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308WIN, and Sig 277 Fury. Right on! Ball Powder to Rutombo and still get a fantastic hunting round. com>…>the hide>the art of the rifle: 7.92×57. i can hang in with my friend and his .30-06 enfield anyday… however his sights are way better than tthe mausers sights for sure. The Shooter's Log, is to provide information—not opinions—to our customers and the shooting community. Sig Cross Rifle. I bought a used, unfired (As New In Box) Weatherby Vanguard .223 stainless rifle. Great gun, great round! I’m 75 years old and rarely use any other firearm except for a .300 Weatherby mag on this same platform. 1/16th of take up it’s exactly what I like, once pulled you know instinctively right when the shot is going to come. I bought the synthetic which is just the right heavy weight and I like the rubber grips on the stock. with a smaller propellant charge. : Actually the M1888 or Gewehr 88/05 reminds me a lot of the Enfield Mk. Sorry. I have often wondered what species of wood was used? Sir, have bothered reading any of the other postings on The Shooter’s Log Website’s? I’m not arguing with you about the actual velocity of the speed of sound My comment is only that it is well-known that most 22LR bullets barely break the speed of sound which be it the 336.9 m/s or 340.29 m/s value you give would hardly contstitute an effective speed for an anti-aircraft weapon, let alone reach 18k meters in any direction You must have misquoted your velocities. Thanx Weatherby. I have a safe full of fire arms. Average volicity 2,800fps. He is a marksman with the U.S. Border Patrol. Frankly I am surprised the CTD staff has not intervened and deleted your comments. That’s when my interest and love affair with the Mauser 98k (7.92x57mm) Carbine/Rifle began. Turkish 154(3)gr Nickel FMJ The full solution for the NY Times March 19 2015 crossword puzzle is displayed below. I own 3 Vanguards, blonde stock/blue 7mm mag from the 1970’s, and 2 synthetic stainless rifles from the last 4 yrs (30-06 and 300 win mag). Shop or Read Reviews. Coyotes, hogs, deer, bear, elk. better than these, will never spend $2000 on a I too, have a Yugo M-48 Mauser. Probably a lot of WW2, War Souvenir’s. Really hard for me to believe that. Too, return home in Western-occupied Europe. Perhaps latter back under “critters”, Had my ancestor Isaac S(e)lover had either the 8mm Mauser or 30-06 availble to him that day back in 1854 he might have lived to tell another tale, I have a family geneolgy book where it is mentioned he was killed by a bear but I was able to find much more online, http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php?topic=12598.0. 100 yard accuracy ( the limit of the indoor range ) results delighted me with a best group of 5 shots marking a triangle of about 1.5 inches per side. Accuracy at 100 yards is outstanding, less than one inch groups, scoped. When I held it for the first time, it fit like a glove. Serial # 11679NR2H7. needless to say i bought it .now my go to love that rifle. Both rounds have an overall length of 82mm. Anybody else that reads this will agree. Check with your local Gun and Ammunition Dealer, and ask him/her. It is no secret among historians that American military men admire the Mauser 98, which so greatly influenced our own Springfield 1903A3 rifle. So, why is the concept of a 7.92×57 Rifle chambering a 8-mil or anyother similar round, such at difficult concept to grasp. The rem mag is another great cartridge. I teach my son that you NEVER fire off your last five rounds at the range. As a bonus, since I only shot one bullet an employee at the rifle range gave me a complimentary pass to come again to shoot at the range for free next time! I’m glad I chose this over the Ruger American. I’ll repeat: It was a gift, might I say a incredibly good gift, from my Stepfather whose gun collection was overflowing his big safe and he only had the rifle because he bought it over 15 years ago and it was cheap but in mint condition. But your also looking a shorter-ranges, too. I hope that helps and clears things up a bit. All Vanguard rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99” or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby® factory or premium ammunition within Two-Years of Verified Purchase Date to Original Purchaser. Firing 3, 3 shot groups at 100 yards I had it hitting dead on the bulls-eye. Great price, put on Leopold scope worth only a little more than half gun price and it is a wonderful package to hunt Elk. Faint : traces casehardening colors. was about to buy a tikka stainless camo. Pull the trigger and a ball of fire the size of a basket ball jumps out of the muzzle. Great articals, my name is Ralph and I am new to the 7.92 X 57 mauser that i just inherited is there anyone I can talk to to find out about it, please and thank you. 9. When the German’s manufactured the Rifle, they gave the Chamber a little “wiggle” room (not much, but some). Bullet selection is limited in the caliber, and I have experience with just a few. All test ammunition was premium ammunition and consisted of 130 gr. The 7.62x51Nato is a Spitzer-Point and the .30-30Winchester is a Conical-Point, but it can be fired out of the M-14 Rifle as well. Lightweight, accurate, great finish, just a awesone rifle!!! I mean if it takes your more then 2-rounds of anything, get your meat at a Whole Sale Meat Emporium. At 100 meters with Turkish surplus ammo it will do 1-2 inch groups shooting prone. Great performance and has never let me down…I would buy this gun again if necessary, no need to change. Had light and dark spots on ot. Anybody else that’s even done a little actual research would know. I am very pleased with my first weatherby rifle. The bolt lift and throw is long. I must say it is definitely the crowning jewel of my small but growing collection. Available through Hornay and Graf and Sons. The difference between Guinness and stupidity; is that Guinness has it’s limits. And the 7.63x51NATO an updated .30-30Winchester Round. The rifle is nice, light and easy to maintain. then the two stage trigger rather impressed. The bolt cycle is the lightest & smoothest of all rifles I’ve ever fired. Lmao. It’s even bead blasted to keep the Vanguard looking pretty. How To Get Rid of Raccoons [Infographic] Wondering how to get rid of raccoons? Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. 7.62×54 Russian But you might try contacting the German Embassy in Washington, DC. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. Took it on a bear hunt and dropped a black bear 190 yards away using hornady sst 165 grains. Thanks, but there’s no need. And they have the Tendency to “Break In Two” when traveling through the barrel. Also try Australia and New Zealand, when getting ammunition. I’ve taken deer, caribou , mountain goat on Kodiak with it. A .318 bullet was pointed, and .323 bullet is conical. Fires a cone spread of bullets and has strong knockback dealt to any enemies hit by the bullets ; UNLOCK: Unlock this weapon by completing a hunting quest for Frifle and Grey Mauser to kill 50 Blobulons; Type: Semi-automatic; Max ammo: 120; Clip size: 2; Quality: (found … It’s the 98 action not the chambering that can handle the rounds. Mauser Military History (Top) A Chang Kai Shek … That means absolutely nothing coming from someone who shoots different rounds other than what’s supposed to be fired in his rifle. 4×12 leopold scope. The comfort of this rifle to carry and shoulder can’t be explained until you try it. I do like the .30-06 Springfield for heaver bullets beyond 170gr for more powder capacity and velocity. bullets would not group at all, with some over 4 inches @ 100 yds. I own Vanguards from .223 to 7mm Rem Mag, plus my newest buy, a synthetic stainless .300 Wby Mag with muzzle brake, as well as, a Mark V in 7mm Wby Mag with beautiful wood. Still has original price tag attached. Two are the stainless model and we are looking at getting a third. 8x53R Not once has anybody corrected me with the right information. best value for money rifle i have ever had,