Author Topic: Length of Yugo M48 Mauser Action? (Read 682 times)

CowboyEngr · « **on:** June 10, 2005, 08:27:22 AM »

I understand these actions are somewhat shorter than earlier 98 actions. Can someone tell me what range of cartridges these actions can handle without major modification? Will they handle 30-06 length cartridges?

Thanks
CowboyEngr

gunnut69 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:19:34 AM »

They were sized for the mid sized cases like the 7X57, 8X57, ETC.. The 30-06 could probably be made to fit but it would not be a good fit.. If you want a 30 caliber round use it for the 308, for a 35 instead of the Whelan, build a 358 win.

kjg · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2005, 03:53:50 AM »

I was wondering the same thing, and was or is it considered a large ring mauser or a small ring mauser? and what is the model 22/24 yugo considered whernt they used for costum 300 mags and such? kjg

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2005, 03:58:59 AM »

They are large ring actions, identical to a model 98 but just short enuff that .30-06 based rounds won't fit. 7x57, 8x57, .308, and .376stery will work great thou. Very strong actions also.

CowboyEngr · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2005, 02:47:54 AM »

Thanks for your input.