OK, I just picked up a Swedish Mauser 96 1899 Carl G. in a sporter stock, so I don't mind doing a little to this one. Actually the barrel and action have not been modified in any way. I'm thinking of mounting one of the scout scope mounts on it like the B-Square , this way I won't be doing any major harm right away. I found the B-Square at Brownells at about $65. As I understand it there are other options available from other companies, any names, contacts and comments would be appreciated. I already have a 2X and a 4X pistol scope to try on it, think I'll start with the 2X first.
I do have a very nice all matching Swede Model 96, 1912 Carl G. that shoots very well and have been wanting a sporter in the 6.5X55 for a while.
If this new action shoots well I may shorten to 22" and use it as a field gun. If I like the scout scope system I'll keep it that way. I actually like the streight bolts on my Swede 96, the VZ24 and my 24/47.
The VZ24 is actually an odd duck, chambered in 30-06 when I bought it, put Mo-Jo sights on it , very accurate with my 55 yr. old eyes and fun to shoot.
John M. A Connecticut Yankee
