Thread: Walnut and blued steel,

Originally Posted by Mathias

PM me your addy. Got a whole set off a CF2 @Fireflite

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Looks like your sorted and you won’t have to deal with customs.....mind you it’s a sight for a cheese board ah

[QUOTE=Mathias;877766]PM me your addy. Got a whole set off a CF2 @Fireflite



Completed due to the generosity of @Mathias

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Originally Posted by Mathias

PM me your addy. Got a whole set off a CF2 @Fireflite

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Completed due to the generosity of @Mathias

You will get a good view of it through the scope

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Originally Posted by Fireflite

You will get a good view of it through the scope

Actually you can't see it at all

[QUOTE=Fireflite;880394]

Originally Posted by Mathias

PM me your addy. Got a whole set off a CF2 @Fireflite

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Completed due to the generosity of @Mathias

Good to see a complete rifle

[QUOTE=Fireflite;880394]

Originally Posted by Mathias

PM me your addy. Got a whole set off a CF2 @Fireflite

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Completed due to the generosity of @Mathias

Bloody awesome of you @Mathias

CZ 527 204 Ruger with the bolt on the right side side

Parker hale safari 1964, weaver k4 post and wire scope in PH mounts and rings, early pachmyer butt pad and original sling. A proper sparkbrook "bitza" Belgian action, nazi marked mag follower PH modified bolthead safety.
Took it goat shooting yesterday 3006 may have been a bit of overkill but its a joy to shoot.

Year I’m still trying to understand how Parker Hale translates to surrender your nazi gun here!!!
Gets me but it worked for them sooo who gives

One I think @kiwijames will appreciate.
Left hand Sako 85 Hunter in .243win

Originally Posted by Shearer

One I think @kiwijames will appreciate.
Left hand Sako 85 Hunter in .243win
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Very nice.

Originally Posted by Shearer

One I think @kiwijames will appreciate.
Left hand Sako 85 Hunter in .243win
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It’s a beautiful thing alright. Having handled it I’m even more envious. It’s sparked Sako 85 wooden stock desire in me. Be careful not to stroke it too much.

A 223 has joined the merry band of Mausers that reside in my cabinet - and its set to become a full team member despite its modest beginnings in life.

Top is the Brno Model 21/German barreled 8x57 that I've posted before.

Middle is the 6.5x47 Mauser Kurz original sporting rifle from 1921 (superbly rebarreled/rebuilt from a wreck by Dave Ward) - also posted before.

Bottom is the newest recruit - a 223 Zastava "mini mauser" (so called, they are a fairly distant cousin to a true 1898). It has earned its right to sit with them though, its shooting consistent 3 shot groups of 20mm with 55gn factory ammo at 100 yards, once I get a reload sorted (and it is stabilizing 65gn Sierra's ok) I reckon smaller groups might be on the cards. For those who think the Zastava is always going to be a pigs ear to cycle, this one is pretty darned good. I found that the sear on these often rides too high, causing excess drag on the bolt. Its a simple shim fix to drop it a bit and it improved this one heaps - its not a Vixen but its dammed close, and functions perfectly - for an on the hill varminter, it'll be hard to beat as its the same weight, accuracy and much nicer to carry as the stock doesn't have the squared profile of a Vixen. And after 2 Howa mini's this one has a trigger I can actually shoot well right from scratch.

Originally Posted by Tentman

A 223 has joined the merry band of Mausers that reside in my cabinet - and its set to become a full team member despite its modest beginnings in life.

Top is the Brno Model 21/German barreled 8x57 that I've posted before.

Middle is the 6.5x47 Mauser Kurz original sporting rifle from 1921 (superbly rebarreled/rebuilt from a wreck by Dave Ward) - also posted before.

Bottom is the newest recruit - a 223 Zastava "mini mauser" (so called, they are a fairly distant cousin to a true 1898). It has earned its right to sit with them though, its shooting consistent 3 shot groups of 20mm with 55gn factory ammo at 100 yards, once I get a reload sorted (and it is stabilizing 65gn Sierra's ok) I reckon smaller groups might be on the cards. For those who think the Zastava is always going to be a pigs ear to cycle, this one is pretty darned good. I found that the sear on these often rides too high, causing excess drag on the bolt. Its a simple shim fix to drop it a bit and it improved this one heaps - its not a Vixen but its dammed close, and functions perfectly - for an on the hill varminter, it'll be hard to beat as its the same weight, accuracy and much nicer to carry as the stock doesn't have the squared profile of a Vixen. And after 2 Howa mini's this one has a trigger I can actually shoot well right from scratch.

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Did you buy the .223 new? 'scope?

Originally Posted by Tentman

A 223 has joined the merry band of Mausers that reside in my cabinet - and its set to become a full team member despite its modest beginnings in life.

Top is the Brno Model 21/German barreled 8x57 that I've posted before.

Middle is the 6.5x47 Mauser Kurz original sporting rifle from 1921 (superbly rebarreled/rebuilt from a wreck by Dave Ward) - also posted before.

Bottom is the newest recruit - a 223 Zastava "mini mauser" (so called, they are a fairly distant cousin to a true 1898). It has earned its right to sit with them though, its shooting consistent 3 shot groups of 20mm with 55gn factory ammo at 100 yards, once I get a reload sorted (and it is stabilizing 65gn Sierra's ok) I reckon smaller groups might be on the cards. For those who think the Zastava is always going to be a pigs ear to cycle, this one is pretty darned good. I found that the sear on these often rides too high, causing excess drag on the bolt. Its a simple shim fix to drop it a bit and it improved this one heaps - its not a Vixen but its dammed close, and functions perfectly - for an on the hill varminter, it'll be hard to beat as its the same weight, accuracy and much nicer to carry as the stock doesn't have the squared profile of a Vixen. And after 2 Howa mini's this one has a trigger I can actually shoot well right from scratch.

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That middle one piqued my interest. Could you tell me more about its cartridge?