7mm Mauser

Armed-N-Ready · 11-20-2009

Always wanted a Mauser. Picked up a 7mm Mauser at a price I could not let get away. Soaking what appears to be years of gunk out of the barrel and off of the bolt overnight. I've never fired one of these but have heard many talk about how much fun they are to shoot. They are said to be very accurate out to some impressive ranges. Now the fun begins, gotta figure out exactly which Mauser I bought and how old it is. Overall it's in pretty good shape except for being a little dirty. Any advice for a newbie Mauser owner would be appreciated.

sloughfoot · 11-20-2009

Here is my advice. Don't shoot yourself in the foot. Don't shoot others on the range with you in the butt. Have fun with a truly great rifle.

Bring it to rifle matches.

Lee Ermey as Sgt. Hartman · 11-20-2009

Sounds pretty fun. Sorry I don't have anything to add, just a question:
For this cartridge, will you make your own reloads, or is there milsurp available in 7mm Mauser?

Armed-N-Ready · 11-21-2009

I've seen plenty of 7mm mauser ammo at the gun show, should not be a problem. I've got it all cleaned up (she's PURDY). I'll take her for a quick checkup at the gunsmith to make sure all is good to go then off to the range. If I like it as much as I expect I'll probably get the die set and reload my own. Will do my best not to "shoot my eye out" or anyone in the butt.

sloughfoot · 11-21-2009

Getting it checked out by a gunsmith is smart. If I could stop being a wiseass, it should have been my recommendation. You are wise to get it checked out before shooting it.

But, still bring it out for matches. The next 100 yard offhand match at FWRR is the second Sunday in December at noon. Be there by 1130.

Round count is 42. All slow fire standing. Two sighters, 20 shots for record in 25 minutes. Then 20 shots for record in 23 minutes.

You can buttstroke me there....

Regards.

CSK22 · 11-21-2009

I've got a spanish mauser in 7mm and love it! My grandfather gave it to me last year with a box of ammo, it is a kicker, it was hard for me to get used to. But I love shooting this, it has become a favorite with my friends as well.

KDUBCR250 · 11-21-2009

Still miss my 7mm mauser. Wish this woundnt have happened to it.http://ingunowners.com/forums/long_g...aaa-booom.html Lesson learned NEVER shot someones elses reloads !

11-20-2009	#1 (permalink)
Armed-N-Ready Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ft. Wayne Posts: 295	7mm Mauser Always wanted a Mauser. Picked up a 7mm Mauser at a price I could not let get away. Soaking what appears to be years of gunk out of the barrel and off of the bolt overnight. I've never fired one of these but have heard many talk about how much fun they are to shoot. They are said to be very accurate out to some impressive ranges. Now the fun begins, gotta figure out exactly which Mauser I bought and how old it is. Overall it's in pretty good shape except for being a little dirty. Any advice for a newbie Mauser owner would be appreciated. __________________ The ATF should be a convenient store not a government agency. Those not willing to stand behind our troops in defense of our freedom are welcome to stand in front of them.

11-21-2009	#4 (permalink)
Armed-N-Ready Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ft. Wayne Posts: 295	I've seen plenty of 7mm mauser ammo at the gun show, should not be a problem. I've got it all cleaned up (she's PURDY). I'll take her for a quick checkup at the gunsmith to make sure all is good to go then off to the range. If I like it as much as I expect I'll probably get the die set and reload my own. Will do my best not to "shoot my eye out" or anyone in the butt. __________________ The ATF should be a convenient store not a government agency. Those not willing to stand behind our troops in defense of our freedom are welcome to stand in front of them.

11-21-2009	#6 (permalink)
CSK22 Sharpshooter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Lafayette Posts: 705	I've got a spanish mauser in 7mm and love it! My grandfather gave it to me last year with a box of ammo, it is a kicker, it was hard for me to get used to. But I love shooting this, it has become a favorite with my friends as well. __________________

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11-20-2009	#2 (permalink)
sloughfoot Sharpshooter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 156.6 miles SW of Camp Perry Posts: 788	Here is my advice. Don't shoot yourself in the foot. Don't shoot others on the range with you in the butt. Have fun with a truly great rifle. Bring it to rifle matches.

11-20-2009	#3 (permalink)
Lee Ermey as Sgt. Hartman Sharpshooter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 959	Sounds pretty fun. Sorry I don't have anything to add, just a question: For this cartridge, will you make your own reloads, or is there milsurp available in 7mm Mauser?

11-21-2009	#5 (permalink)
sloughfoot Sharpshooter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 156.6 miles SW of Camp Perry Posts: 788	Getting it checked out by a gunsmith is smart. If I could stop being a wiseass, it should have been my recommendation. You are wise to get it checked out before shooting it. But, still bring it out for matches. The next 100 yard offhand match at FWRR is the second Sunday in December at noon. Be there by 1130. Round count is 42. All slow fire standing. Two sighters, 20 shots for record in 25 minutes. Then 20 shots for record in 23 minutes. You can buttstroke me there.... Regards.

11-21-2009	#7 (permalink)
KDUBCR250 Sharpshooter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Martinsville Posts: 750	Still miss my 7mm mauser. Wish this woundnt have happened to it.http://ingunowners.com/forums/long_g...aaa-booom.html Lesson learned NEVER shot someones elses reloads !