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Thanks Dradzk!

Anyone have more insight on this ammo or a good source that can decode the headstamp? Many thanks! I'm assuming it's corrosive primed but any insights would be appreciated.

Great insights everyone! I joined this forum when I got my K98 in original form and keeping that beauty. The collective knowledge here is amazing. Looking forward to building a "new custom" gun on the 98 action. Looks like all the top markings on the frame have been ground off so returning...

Thanks CLG! I have a choice of two other actions: This one looks like an 1891 Argentine Mauser Or this one which appears like a K98 that was refurbed in Yugoslavia based on internet searches but low confidence in that: Interesting if anyone has any insight to these actions. Obvious is the...

Hello Mauser Fanatics, I have a retired gunsmith friend that is giving me a Mauser action so I can build a complete rifle. Here is the image of the action. As you can see it is already altered with gun mounts installed. As returning this to stock form doesn't make sense (I have a K98 that is...

Thanks for the heads up! I grabbed my Lee and Hornady reloading books and did some reading. Looks like reloading 8mm for my bolt action mauser using the same brass could use the neck sizing vs. full length.

All my 8mm is PPU FMJs with the 198gr bullet. I'm intending to reload it. I need to pick up a set of dies. Any recommendations on sets? I don't think I need to resize the brass if it's only been shot from my rifle, correct? I typically do pistol that I get from the range and do all the...

I picked up some 8mm mauser bullets at auction and intend to reload for it. I've been keeping my brass fired from the gun (PPU 8MM) and now need to pick up a die set. Since I am only reloading rounds fired from my rifle, I don't think I have to resize them as they should be sized for my...

Hello, recently conserved a K98 mauser and enjoy shooting it! Tubby