Neat old Mauser in 22 find at LGS

[joshb]

Dang it, I want one!! Nice find sir, enjoy it

Check out Simpson’s. They have 5-6 for sale!

 

[joshb]

I finally found a ring set up that worked for the gun. After searching 3 local gun stores, Walmart and Cabela’s, I hit Amazon. I found a picatinny adaptor rail that clamps on to the 3/8” rimfire rail. I didn’t know they made such a thing! It’s front extension allowed me to mount the T36 where I wanted it. As low as I could get and still clear the bolt by a hair. Now I can finally shoot this old gem!

 

[joshb]

Wet sanded the stock with 600 and 8 coats of Arrowood oil. The original finish was linseed oil of some kind. It was a little sticky in spots. With the Arrowood, it’s as smooth as a baby’s behind.

 

[riflewoman]

All this gunsmithing, love and affection is fine, but we are all waiting to hear HOW IT SHOOTS! So shoot it already!

 

[joshb]

All this gunsmithing, love and affection is fine, but we are all waiting to hear HOW IT SHOOTS! So shoot it already!

Ok! I finally got out and shot it. I set up at 50 Yards, zeroed in the Weaver T36 and shot some groups. It did fairly well except for the trigger pull. Some shots had a 2-3 pound pull, some felt like 8-10 pounds. For some, I pulled hard, stopped, recocked the gun and tried again.

 

[joshb]

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[joshb]

I’m liking the cheap CCI Blazer at $40/500 . The Eley Tenex and Club had nice groups but at $15 a box..........

 

[KMart]

I’m liking the cheap CCI Blazer at $40/500 . The Eley Tenex and Club had nice groups but at $15 a box..........

You are sounding like me and all my Bohemian relatives. Break loose and spend some money.

 

[joshb]

Maybe if I get to shooting for bragging rights. If I set up the gun for a kid, the box is gone in 5 minutes and they’re asking for more!

 

[joshb]

All this gunsmithing, love and affection is fine, but we are all waiting to hear HOW IT SHOOTS! So shoot it already!

Back to some more Gunsmithing. I took the gun apart, inspected, measured and found the stock inletting was improper and interfering with the trigger movement. A few minutes with a Dremel and it’s working perfectly now.

 

[joshb]

Forgot to mention that the trigger now breaks very smoothly with 3-4 ounces of pull.

 

[Murray Brook]

In my Anschutz Tenex is the most accurate ammo, but Federal Gold Medal Target is a very close 2nd and much cheaper. FYI By the way great looking rifle.

 

[snert]

Nice job Josh!

It sure looks good and seems to shoot great

 

[Kermit in Va.]

Think you got a gooden...lol

 

[joshb]

Nice job Josh!

It sure looks good and seems to shoot great

Thanks. I got lucky finding it. I think I have a new Texas squirrel gun! I heard talk about the hog infestation before I moved but since I’ve been there I’ve only seen one . All my high powered hunting guns just sit. We are over run with squirrels, tho!