Remington Making 98 Mausers for 2006
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If they make it left handed in .35 Whelen or one of the traditional 9.3 calibers, put me down for one.
I like my 700 LH, but there's ALWAYS room in the stable for a lefty 98
Might make me rethink my plans for a Montana lefty - depending on Remington's pricing...
What do you guys think? More or less expensive than the Remmy flagship 700 BDL currently is?
If less expensive, then WOO-HOO!
I like my 700 LH, but there's ALWAYS room in the stable for a lefty 98
Might make me rethink my plans for a Montana lefty - depending on Remington's pricing...What do you guys think? More or less expensive than the Remmy flagship 700 BDL currently is?
If less expensive, then WOO-HOO!
mysticplayer said:
Been there, done that. The "experts" are neatly divided down the middle on the CRF issue. FWIW, most ppl argue the 700 action is slightly stiffer and more accurate while the CRF actions are agueably a little more reliable to feed and are more finely made (usually).
IMHO the only solution is to buy both and sell one if either makes you unhappy - or keep 'em both, spice of life being variety and all...
Wait... it's up on the Remmy website now.
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_798_specs.asp
Base model MSRP is only $599US - that's less than a Montana Mauser receiver alone.
Sadly, no .35 Whelen, 8x57 or 9.3 offerings - yet. Nice to see a long action available though.
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_798_specs.asp
Base model MSRP is only $599US - that's less than a Montana Mauser receiver alone.
Sadly, no .35 Whelen, 8x57 or 9.3 offerings - yet. Nice to see a long action available though.
New old Remingstone
For the benefit of my own vast ignorance I need to ask just what is it that makes a Mauser 98 action so desireable and why isn't my '55 Husqvarna with essentially the same action equally functional??
The Husky is as new so it's not a question of too many laps around the barn.
Shoots very well, too.
For the benefit of my own vast ignorance I need to ask just what is it that makes a Mauser 98 action so desireable and why isn't my '55 Husqvarna with essentially the same action equally functional??
The Husky is as new so it's not a question of too many laps around the barn.
Shoots very well, too.
The new remmy mauser IS the 798...???
As for the Husky, Husqvarna's receiver is, essentially, the same receiver as the new 798 with a few differences that don't mean much. The husky mauser, however, is no longer made. Same can be said of the FN Mauser sporter - no longer made. Husky, FN, and most of the good, old, sporting mauser makers did make their guns without the charger guide and thumb cut just like the 798, but the 798 improves on them by using a slide safety for lower scope mounting and also is built as a square-bridge which is a cosmetic feature of more expensive custom mauser actions.
Personally, I prefer my Mausers built on old military Oberndorf or DWM receivers (pre-ww1) with thumb cut and all. I also prefer a modern Winchester-style swing safety on the shroud over the slide-safety. HOWEVER, Zastava makes this new mauser in a left handed model - something Husky, FN, Oberndorf, and DWM NEVER did. Remmy hasn;t got it on their site yet, but I'd be shocked if they don;t offer the LH version in limited calibers. To me, that is the real excitement. Getting a LH Mauser action in Canada for a fair, production gun price.
As for the Husky, Husqvarna's receiver is, essentially, the same receiver as the new 798 with a few differences that don't mean much. The husky mauser, however, is no longer made. Same can be said of the FN Mauser sporter - no longer made. Husky, FN, and most of the good, old, sporting mauser makers did make their guns without the charger guide and thumb cut just like the 798, but the 798 improves on them by using a slide safety for lower scope mounting and also is built as a square-bridge which is a cosmetic feature of more expensive custom mauser actions.
Personally, I prefer my Mausers built on old military Oberndorf or DWM receivers (pre-ww1) with thumb cut and all. I also prefer a modern Winchester-style swing safety on the shroud over the slide-safety. HOWEVER, Zastava makes this new mauser in a left handed model - something Husky, FN, Oberndorf, and DWM NEVER did. Remmy hasn;t got it on their site yet, but I'd be shocked if they don;t offer the LH version in limited calibers. To me, that is the real excitement. Getting a LH Mauser action in Canada for a fair, production gun price.
If Remington offered these in a 280 Remington or 7x57 I'd be sold.
As it stands I may as well buy it as well as any other brand and I'm pretty loathe to put money in Remington's pockets.
I've said it before and I'll say it again.....why Remington neglects the 280 with the exception of a few obscure models is beyond me.
There are enough purists to sell quite a number of them.
I agree with the calls for a 9.3x62 although Tikka and some other companies make a nice rifle in this cal.
As it stands I may as well buy it as well as any other brand and I'm pretty loathe to put money in Remington's pockets.
I've said it before and I'll say it again.....why Remington neglects the 280 with the exception of a few obscure models is beyond me.
There are enough purists to sell quite a number of them.
I agree with the calls for a 9.3x62 although Tikka and some other companies make a nice rifle in this cal.
BIGREDD said:
That's what I'm thinking. I've never had an attraction to modern Remingtons, I understand how/why their model 700s have a good following; just not my cup of tea. Then, there's their aditude towards Canadian customers.
But they've made a low blow here. Ticklin me right in the sweat spots ya know. A mauser action
in a reasonabley priced rifle of current production Bastards. I'm interested!These rifles have been available for years as Interarms Mk.Xs, Zastavas, etc., depending on the state of the troubles in the former Yugoslavia, and who was bombing the plant. The ones I have seen most recently had cosmetic problems not seen when Interarms was marketing the line. Indifferent woodwork, poor polishing. I don't think that the Charles Daly line was ever sold in Canada. They wouldn't supply parts. I am assuming that Remington is going to be all over the QC issues. I expect that the stocks are going to be American, maunfactured, fitted and finished in the US. These should be good rifles. I always like the Mk.Xs. Preferred them to the PH product.
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What's the big deal? These guns have been around forever. Just go out and buy a PH or Interarms ect... I'ts the same thing.
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I agree wholeheartedly with Bigredd. There's a lot more fish in the sea or something like that. Why don't some of you gentlemen just stop being obstinate and go have a serious look at a Sako?
Now I too share a serious interest in a nicely built, quality 45-70 Gov. or a similar artillary piece.
BIGREDD said:
I agree wholeheartedly with Bigredd. There's a lot more fish in the sea or something like that. Why don't some of you gentlemen just stop being obstinate and go have a serious look at a Sako?
Now I too share a serious interest in a nicely built, quality 45-70 Gov. or a similar artillary piece.
Sadly, look for the LH models to be the VERY common caliber, like with the 700LH. I'm guessing .308, .30-06, .270 and 7mm Mag. If they make anything else in LH this year it will shock the pants off me.
That being said, I can always rebarrel or rechamber.
That being said, I can always rebarrel or rechamber.
