FN mauser vs CZ 550 vs 1909 vs 98 GEW
 

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.

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

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That may be too fancy for me:D

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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.:D

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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...

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

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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

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

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

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

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Thanks for the info RH..it will make my job a little easier

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I've only had experience with the 98 GEW also, and it was sporterized when I got it. The bolt had been modified, and the back edge of the scope mount had been machined at an angle , for the bolt to clear. It was a good shooter, and as usual, I wish I had it back!

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OEH, I think I told Swampman before, I had 10 "98 Mauser's" that I
bought at J.M.Fields for $9ea back in the 60's and sold them for
$25ea and even gave a couple away. Thought I was making a killing
at the time. Today just the action is worth around $500.
Now that's a dumb a$$.

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The actions are worth a lot right now but compared to the Junk being made now it may be the only way to go especially with another custom rifle in the works.