Mauser, before & after
 

Thanks to Gil Martin for making this all possible!

Forgot the specs:

Adams & Bennett 24" .308 barrel
Boyds JRS stock and BOLD trigger (also from Boyds) good trigger, I was pleasantly surprised with it.

And a Vortex Diamondback 2-7x 35mm scope, another pleasant surprise.

At the range, I only got to zero it on the 50 yard range, but a family emergency caused me to cut it short. But at 50 yards, with the last 3 of 12 shots to get it on paper was one hole you could cover with a penny.

But I have to wait until July to finalize the zero at 100 yards.

You know i am a out door junky and i think that is art

Very nice pictures
 

Jon,
You did very well and a right smart rig you have there. I like a story with a happy ending. All the best...
Gil

jon,

Beautiful rifle. I have a few converted Militaries and a few "As Issued." I have a place for them all.

Adam

Well. being the "sporters based on Mauser actions" freak that I am, all I can say is, "Well done." ;):cool::)
Almost all my sporters are bases on Mauser actions, either commercial or military. I have guns based on other type actions, bolt, lever and single shots but in the bolt action category, my Mausers rule. :D:cool: FWIW, the single shots are in a very close second place. :D
Paul B.

You done good
 

Very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing. Keep your eye on that Gil Martin fellow. Take care...
Joe

Jon

Looks like a keeper. From a Mauser junkie.

jplonghunter

Lookin' purdy, nice job.

Jon, what's your impression on the Vortex? I keep hearing a lot of good stuff about them . . . eye relief ok? Anything lacking or will it suffice for a daytime hunting scope? Waidmannsheil, Dom.

Dom,

It is a very pleasant surprise. Very sharp and clear, it has a Bushnell style focus adjustment. My eyes can't look through the Leupold like they did before (middle age stinks). The adjustments are very precise.

But with reticule selections, I would not use it in the Bundes Republik. They do have illuminated reticules, but I am not a fan of them. If the #1 post can't do it at night, I don't like it:rolleyes:

But when I win the Powerball, I will get the Zeiss 3-12x 56AO......but for now the Vortex will due quite nicely.

Mauser
 

Jon,
Very nice job indeed, and under a penny (.750) at 50 yards is very encouraging for the maiden trip to the range!!! Hey keep us posted!!! Take care and God bless..... cordell