The M98 is better supported both in terms of aftermarket parts and those willing to Smith them as compared to the '16/M93/Spanish. If you're going to spend money on a Mauser project do it right, avoid the M93, there are better Mauser actions to choose from. Both are desirable and have been the platform for many high end rifles. The G33/40 actions are somewhat rare, the VZ-33 actions are more rare. They basically took over CZ as I understand it. Other decent small ring Mausers worth going after would be the VZ-33 and it's successor, the G33/40 which coincides with the German invasion of eastern Eruope in 1940. The Mexican M98 actions are intermediate length 3.150 internal length.Īs with any Military action the price of the action is really just a start and in the end for a full on build you'll really only be after the Receiver and bolt, the military bottom metals will work, but generally leave some to be desired as it relates to the higher end builds. The Mexican M98 actions run about $275.00 in military form.

The receiver itself is made of better steel and has a thicker harder case hardening. The bolt is a stronger 3 lug design with an antibind guide rib. The 19 Mexican Mausers are both M98 designs and small ring.

Other considerations on small ring Mausers for running more pressure and higher velocities. If you want use a 93 keep your loads at 45k and it will work fine. The 6.5x57 with Aggressive handloads do the same. What are we calling aggressive? 140gr NAB's sitting on top of 50gr of IMR-4350 running almost 2900 thru a 22' lothar Walther 9 twist barrel. Pressures above 50k will set the bolt back on a '16/M93/Spanish.

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