FN Mauser in 222

[gutpile271]

I have purchased a fn mauser in 222 that appears to have been an old bench gun. The only markings on the action FN in a circle and made in Belgium. This is the first one I have seen so I am seeking any information that I can find.

 

[Mark W]

You should post some pictures. There are a few fans of old 222s here including myself. I bet someone here will know something about what you have.

 

[nakneker]

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[sandwarrior]

You should post some pictures. There are a few fans of old 222s here including myself. I bet someone here will know something about what you have.

If you can, include some pics of the bolt face (and extractor). I'm a .222 fan for it's accuracy. I currently own a Rem 722 in one, with a 1-14" twist. It's basically a 400 yd. gun, max, in pristine conditions with the right bullet. 200 yd. rifle with some wind. @100 it shines with the right bullets where it will easily shoot 1/2" in most conditions.
With a standard weight barrel that makes it a pretty nice walking varminter.
My favorite, but I sold it, was a Winchester 70 HB that had a 1-12" twist. Best group I ever shot was with it, a .013". That of course is unofficial. But, putting a group together like that makes you just love the rifle/cartridge combo. No matter what other shortcomings it has.

 

[gutpile271]

Do not know if I can post pictures with an antique flip phone. But from my research it a 50s-60s FN benchrest action with a Douglass 1.25 straight cm barrel set in a old fajean stock. Barrel is little long in the tooth,lands at chamber end are lot light. Have a 14-twist 22cal.hart sitting here so will rebarrel to 222. Two things to decide is: Do I need to use a custom reamer or a sami reamer, and then sould it 24"or 26".

 

[snert]

22 inches is plenty

Saami reamer is fine, use Lapua if you can find some.

I like 52 grain Bergers, Fed match and N133.

A 40 grain vmax will pop a chuck right out there to 325 yards. For cheap but effective groundhog or PDd bullet, try a 50 grain TNT.

 

[gutpile271]

Thanks, I have a couple thousand of the Bergers and a thousand BIB'S on hand. No lapua brass but going to try and reform lapua 223 brass. Have primers and N133 on hand

 

[Big Mc]

I have purchased a fn mauser in 222 that appears to have been an old bench gun. The only markings on the action FN in a circle and made in Belgium. This is the first one I have seen so I am seeking any information that I can find.

That is how my JC Higgings from Sears has on it. Bought it in 1963. I dont think that helps you. But it might. Tommy Mc

 

[Scrumbag]

Pictures please!

 

[Ggmac]

Ive got one , a FN single shot , 222 1.25” 26” long . Its a good shooter . Ive got the Canjar on it . Im getting to old to cart the thing , maybe training wheels .
The FN mauser was used by many companies. As bought from FN it came in 2 grades . One had an adjustable trigger and a smooth bolt shroud, the other was a srd 98 bolt shroud with the 3 position safety and a non adjustable single stage trigger . All were std length , 2 bolt faces were available, .30-06 size and 222 size .

 

[gutpile271]

Thanks for all posts. Mine has an adjustable trigger will have a new barrel in a couple of weeks. Still have'nt figured out pictures yet but trying too.

 

[Mark W]

Thanks for all posts. Mine has an adjustable trigger will have a new barrel in a couple of weeks. Still have'nt figured out pictures yet but trying too.

If can you text or email pictures I’ll be glad to post them for you. Just shoot me a pm and let me know.