Caliber question in Oberndorf M98?

[Fury]

Hi all,

I have a M98 Oberndorf I want to build into a plainsgame rifle. (Including Eland)I most want a European caliber, but 375 H & H are too long.

- What caliber would you selected in this rifle?
All work is being outsourced to specialist ...

/:Fury

 

[spike.t]

9.3x62

 

[mdwest]

^^^^^ +1 ^^^^

If you want a European caliber, something that is good eland medicine, and that will fit in the magazine/action without having to do any modifications.. I think 9.3x62 is as large as you can go...


I'm in the process of re-barreling a 98 now myself.. I thought about 9.3x62.. but am going .35 Whelen instead... My requirements were similar to yours.. I wanted something that would work well on all plains game (as well as moose, bear, elk, bison).. and would fit in the 98 action/magazine without me having to modify it.. but I wanted an "American" caliber where it would be pretty easy to find ammo on the shelf at any Gander Mountain, Cabellas, Bass Pro Shop, etc... so I went with .35 Whelen..

 

[PeteG]

8x68S
only because spike.t has already said 9,3x62

 

[rookhawk]

7x57 because well...just because.

 

[stug]

Love my Mauser Oberndorf in 9.3x62.

 

[sestoppelman]

ditto, the 9.3x62.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I agree with Mike.
Witold

 

[Fury]

Thank you, totally agree with you guys, I'm going to build 9,3x62 on this Mauser

 

[AZDAVE]

one more vote for the 9.3x62

 

[BobT]

I'll just echo all the 9,3x62 fans that already posted.

 

[Ray B]

Before recommending a cartridge, has the action already been modified regarding length or bolt face?

 

[Roan]

What cal is the action on presently?

I would go 7x57.

 

[Fury]

Here is the rifle, its currantly in 9x57 Mauser but the barrel are broken!
The action hasent been modified in any way. At least thats what I know.

 

[Roan]

Of what i can see it looks like a beautiful rifle.

Why do you want to re barrel?

I would shoot it as is.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I think the same as Roan. Fantastic rifle.
Witold

 

[Roan]

Here is the rifle, its currantly in 9x57 Mauser but the barrel are broken!

Just saw this now. If the barrel is stuffed then make it a 9.3x62.

 

[8x68]

8x68 for a PG rifle. 2nd choice 7x64, 3rd choice 7x57

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

8x68 for a PG rifle. 2nd choice 7x64, 3rd choice 7x57

Very good choice 8x68.
Witold

 

[8x68]

Very good choice 8x68.
Witold

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