The FN version of the 98 Mauser was probably the nicest of all the Mauser actions. If yours is a commercial sporter action, then you have done well.

The FN commercial actions were used by Husqvarna in Sweden. The Swedes did not mess about. They built good rifles.

Now I cannot test fire that rifle for you. That's the only way to determine how accurate it is.

But it has a good action and assuming the barrel and stock were installed properly, you have the basis of a decent shooter. Can you find out who built the rifle? And if possible you want to have the gun looked over by soomeone who knows rifles. What kind of barrel does it have and how much does the seller want?

There are lots of accessories for Mausers. Lots and lots and lots. As many as fleas on a dog.




Fluffy

 

bought it

ok so i bought the rifle couldnt pass it up only paid 300 for it any ideas on making it more acurate have not tested it yet came with a box of ammo just havent quite made it to the range yet

 

Good work!!

The action alone is worth 300 bucks. You now have probably the nicest Mauser action ever made.

Now put a quality scope on the piece and take it shooting. Try the Federal Gold Medal match ammo first.

And let us know how she shoots. And take some pictures of the rifle.

Just keep listening to me and you will be all right.



Fluffy

 

i would like a comment on a rifle i was given. namely a jc higgins model 50 in 30-06. i believe it to is a mauser 98 action and was manufactured by fn in belguim. my question is is this action worthy of a custom build project capable of sub moa. also what would be a reasonable budget for such a project? trigger, stock/wbedding, heavy barrel

 

It is a superb rifle. And it is better than almost anything available today.

I bet that with good handloads and good glass it would shoot sub MOA now.

You really have a classic rifle. It would be a shame to modify it.


Fluffy