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Offline Freezer

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Mauser barrel removal
« on: May 20, 2008, 06:31:35 AM »
   How can I remove and replace a barrel on a 98 Mauser action without a barrel wrench and action wrench?  I don't want to tweak the action.  I've been trying to rent them but haven't had any luck.
    Since I was a boy I told myself I would build a custom Mauser sporter.  I have a nice 1909 Arg. action. I've lightened the trigger installed a new safety and figured out what caliber I want.  I have the Brownells Dicropan bluing system and this is the last fly in my ointment.  I've pondered buying the tools and then selling them when I'm done but that seems like a pain. this will be my first and only Mauser project.  Any ideas?

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Re: Mauser barrel removal
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2008, 07:32:41 AM »
The proper tools are a must really...You can buy what you need for about $100....Since you plan on barreling a rifle assume you have some sore of metal working knowledge...Here is a sight that i found alot of useful information on...Some of his ideas are good some not so good...It shows some home made tools....

http://www272.pair.com/stevewag/turk/turkmain.html

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Re: Mauser barrel removal
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2008, 12:21:39 PM »
Its best to use the right tools you can make your own but for the money your better off doing it right.
Besides once you have done it its addictive,  You can do other rifles and if you take your time you can build some very nice looking and very accurate rifles for yourself or family.
Good luck