FN mauser vs CZ 550 vs 1909 vs 98 GEW

oldelkhunter · 05-24-2005, 06:48 AM

I am not very familiar with these mauser types even though I have owned 2 1909 argentines(already sporterized) and have hunted with 2 98 GEW's(already sporterized). Which of these is the better design and why ? I am basically interested in how well they feed rounds...how well the handles are compatible with low mounted scopes and quality of workmanship.

SWAMPMAN · 05-24-2005, 08:20 AM

OEH,
Don't leave the Sako/Mauser out of that list.

oldelkhunter · 05-24-2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Don't leave the Sako/Mauser out of that list.

That may be too fancy for me

SWAMPMAN · 05-24-2005, 09:41 AM

OEH,
I'm sure it isn't out of your league, the problem is finding one. They stopped making them in 59 or 60. I sure would like to have one. They only came in 270, 30-06, and the magnum in 300 and 375 h&h. The only mauser I have experience with is the 98 GEW and mine was sporterized. A very accurate reliable rifle though. 8mm originally.

oldelkhunter · 05-24-2005, 09:52 AM

I have been looking at FN mausers for the last hour or so and there are a lot of them out there either JC Higgins or Browning Safari...

SWAMPMAN · 05-24-2005, 09:57 AM

OEH,
The FN Brownings are nice. My little brother has one in 30-06. He loves the rifle.

Rebel Hog · 05-24-2005, 10:10 AM

Swamp, I have a J.C. Higgins Mod. 51 Husq in 30-06
Any one who has a J.C. Higgins Mod. 53 has a FN BRN
Mod 50>FN
" 51>FN Husquvarna
" 52>FN Sako
" 53>Fn BRN
" 54>FN WIN

SWAMPMAN · 05-24-2005, 10:15 AM

RH,
I did not know the model number designated maker. Interesting. Thanks RH.

Rebel Hog · 05-24-2005, 10:21 AM

Did'nt mean to sound like a smart a$$.

SWAMPMAN · 05-24-2005, 10:30 AM

RH,
NO, no I wasn't calling you a smart a##. I was serious. I appreciated the information.