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Dakota 3 position safety for Mauser

std7mag

I picked up a large ring Mauser at an auction for $65. It was chambered in 8X57 Mauser.
Action is good.
Home done sporterized stock is firewood.
Barrel in rough shape, being replaced.
I figured good project to build 7X57 Mauser for my daughter.
Since it is getting a scope, i wanted to replace the original flip up style Mauser safety with a modern 3 position safety.
I can get the Dakota 3 position safety for $155.

Does anyone have experience installing this safety?
I was wondering what modifications i may need to make.

Thank You.

Std7mag
 
I have an original Buehler safety on my 1903, they make them for the '98 at about half the price of the Dakota, but it's only 2 position.
 
I have installed many of the Dakota 3 position safeties. I have a fixture I have made/set-up so I can map by the numbers for the little 1/8" cut in the end of the bolt for the bolt lock pin. Doing it "by the number" eliminates any bolt handle play when the safety is fully engaged with the bolt locked. I make that little cut last, with a carbide cutter on the vertical mill, after cocking piece alterations to make the safety work as intended. If you have a plan to use an aftermarket trigger, install it before altering the cocking piece.
 
Yes, i have a Timney Featherweight without safety that i'm planning on setting to 2.5 lbs.

I really like the 3 position safeties i have on my Ruger 77's.
Building for my daughter, who is used to them also.
Maybe i can get my 257 Roberts back!!
 
If you are intending upon doing the work yourself, just be careful! After all, it is the safety and it needs to and should work flawlessly. If you screw-up the cocking piece, get another and start over. I decided to make my fixture because I was seeing too many "home" installs where when the safety was fully engaged where the bolt handle was locked, it (the handle) could be raised a significant distance and was 'sloppy'. I have also used quit a few 3 position safeties made in Europe by Recknagel.
 
I absolutely hear and understand what your saying. And cannot agree more!
This is a rifle build for my daughter. NO WAY, she's about to handle something with a faulty safety!!
If the safety doesn't work, for whatever reason, it doesn't leave the house till it's fixed.

I am capable of my work. If i feel uncomfortable with something (electricity for example) i call in the professionals.
 
You might consider .284 or 7-08 instead of 7x57. Personally, I consider .284 "just right" - both 7x57 and 7-08 are a bit underpowered. The 98 action is great with the .284; the mid-length stroke lets you use long, heavy bullets from the magazine. While you're a it, a SpeedLock kit is a godsend - the firing pin fall time with the Mauser firing pin is SLOW. I also like the CG trigger on my rifle - a great 2-stage (can be adjusted for single stage).
 
I already built a 284 Win on a commercial mauser action.
And i have a 7mm-08AI already.
Along with two 280 Rems, and a 7mm Rem Mag.
The 7X57 was the natural progression.
Plus seeing as to being a build for my daughter, thinking the lighter recoil with 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tips is just the ticket.
Plus no fooling with the feed lips.
 
std7mag said:
I already built a 284 Win on a commercial mauser action.
And i have a 7mm-08AI already.
Along with two 280 Rems, and a 7mm Rem Mag.
The 7X57 was the natural progression.
Plus seeing as to being a build for my daughter, thinking the lighter recoil with 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tips is just the ticket.
Plus no fooling with the feed lips.
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I saw some .275 Rigby head stamped brass at Grafs if you want to make it seem extra cool. :)
https://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/27150
 
ronemus said:
You might consider .284 or 7-08 instead of 7x57. Personally, I consider .284 "just right" - both 7x57 and 7-08 are a bit underpowered. The 98 action is great with the .284; the mid-length stroke lets you use long, heavy bullets from the magazine. While you're a it, a SpeedLock kit is a godsend - the firing pin fall time with the Mauser firing pin is SLOW. I also like the CG trigger on my rifle - a great 2-stage (can be adjusted for single stage).
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Where do you get a 98 Mauser Speedlock kit? The one made by David Tubb is out of production.
 
Jkobe on this forum modifies your factory bolt shroud to a 2 position safety. As mentioned if you buy an aftermarket one it would be much better to let somebody help you out. I can PM his contact if you wish.
 
A speedlocjk kit for a Mauser is a waste of money and time. I would be careful about using the Dakota safety, there have been problems with them. I have recently installed three WIsner three position safeties, they are very nice units and WORK! If you are interested in an install, email me: Jkob60@msn.com
 
Lee in Texas said:
Where do you get a 98 Mauser Speedlock kit? The one made by David Tubb is out of production.
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It's a Tubb kit that I bought a decade ago - can't help with a current source.

I'm a position shooter, not BR, and the difference does matter - the muzzle can drift a long way waiting for the factory pin to fall. The SpeedLock pin is a small fraction of the weight and is paired with a much stronger spring. The original pin made the lock time of my AR-15 seem fast!
 
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