Christmas gift from the grandfather

[Fox]

Thanks for all your thoughts on this, I had mixed feelings on open sights with big game mainly from inexperience, seemed okay in my head but figured I could be overlooking things, light was one of them something I'll be keeping in mind from now on

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For a long time there was not another option and somehow big game were still killed

[Gun Nut]

Got this gifted to me from my grandpa, he got it off his barber. Heard his barber was selling it and asked me if I wanted it. Hummed and hawed as it seemed like a bit too much gun for me at this point, he got it for me anyways since it was so cheap. So just want to see what you guys think and what experiences you may have with it..

It's made in 1944, a German Mauser M98.

Did my research and it's a 7.92x5 mm, from my understanding it's commonly called an 8mm round, which converted equals roughly .312

So who has one? Who shot one? Anyone hunt with it? Would this be a good gun for larger game like moose one day or black bear? It appears to me drooling over it constantly that it is in great condition but not a super common round, available but limited. Is this something that can take a scope or does that take some work to install it, or do people just use the iron sights within a certain range? Whether I hunt with it or not should be fun at the range at least!Attachment 34232

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They say that the 30-06 can take on any type of game on the North American continent,
The 8 mm Mauser is ballistic identical to the 30-06. The 30-06 which is a .30 caliber can handle jacketed bullet weights up to 220 grains. The 8 mm Mauser which is .32 caliber tops out with jacketed bullet at 225 grains. I have a Spanish Air Force carbine version of the gun, for which I initially picked up a LEE KAR 98 mold. It was suppose to drop a 215 grain slug, but any I’ve ever weighted ran to 230 grains plus. The only problem is they are a flat nose and don’t fee well. I’ve since acquired molds for a 168 grain Loverin and 180 grain Spitzer, but haven't as yet test either of the slugs out. I think you will have a lot of fun at the range with yours, tune to the right ammunition, it should be a real tack driver, what can I say it’s a Mauser. There shouldn’t be a problem with setting a scope to it. Myself I enjoy the open sights especially in the bush.


You don’t stop hunting because you grow old. You grow old because you stop hunting
- Gun Nut.

[GW11]

Unless you're hunting in open fields or clear cuts the majority of shot opportunities at deer will be well under 100 yards in Ontario. 70 yards is a long shot in the bush. I wouldn't worry about a scope. Get some practice on the range and try a few hunts with it. It'll be a very rewarding experience for you to shoot a deer with it the way it is.

Awesome gift!

[RiverRat88]

So just an update for those interested..

I joined up with CGN and posted the gun with photos to see what the milsurp guys have to say. Basically it looks completely original but it technically isn't. It's an East German rebuild with parts from WW2 that were in excellent condition. Rebuilt during the cold war. Still though it's an impressive peice and they say it's quite the find. Some guys said you can sell these for 500-700 roughly, even some crappie tires have them for 699. And then I get a message from a guy in Alberta who's willing to drop $1000 instantly on it and is practically begging me to sell it to him. I don't necessarily want to but it's tough to turn down that money when if I play my cards right I could get a bow and possibly another deer rifle for that money. But I just don't feel ready to sell I just got it! And if he's begging that fast what else would someone offer? Or what would be offered in 5,10, 25 years if I keep it in this condition? But then again is it worth holding onto for a long time for maybe 2 or 3 maybe even 5 grand when I'm currently not hurting for money and don't expect to be hurting for money later in my life. Feels like a dilemma but a good one! Hard to sell, hard to say no to selling. Gaaaaah!

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[Bluebulldog]

So just an update for those interested..

I joined up with CGN and posted the gun with photos to see what the milsurp guys have to say. Basically it looks completely original but it technically isn't. It's an East German rebuild with parts from WW2 that were in excellent condition. Rebuilt during the cold war. Still though it's an impressive peice and they say it's quite the find. Some guys said you can sell these for 500-700 roughly, even some crappie tires have them for 699. And then I get a message from a guy in Alberta who's willing to drop $1000 instantly on it and is practically begging me to sell it to him. I don't necessarily want to but it's tough to turn down that money when if I play my cards right I could get a bow and possibly another deer rifle for that money. But I just don't feel ready to sell I just got it! And if he's begging that fast what else would someone offer? Or what would be offered in 5,10, 25 years if I keep it in this condition? But then again is it worth holding onto for a long time for maybe 2 or 3 maybe even 5 grand when I'm currently not hurting for money and don't expect to be hurting for money later in my life. Feels like a dilemma but a good one! Hard to sell, hard to say no to selling. Gaaaaah!

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Guy offered you $1000?

Numbers don't match? Take it, get the PAL#, and EMT and ship it.

Who knows why the guy want's it. At this point, who cares. Likely your grandpa didn't pay that, and he's even on board if you're able to parley it into something like a nice CZ550 in .308, or Tikka T3, and have some change left over.

[Gun Nut]

I was wondering about it's production. I notice there was a piece of wood missing on it that runs from the receiver ring down along the back sight platform, but it still looks quite impressive.

You don't stop hunting because you grow old. You grow old because you stop hunting.
- Gun Nut

[rf2]

Beware the offer that is too good to be true! What's his trader rating?

[RiverRat88]

His positive feedback is 97%, only 1 out of 32 is negative feedback. Does seem too good to be true unless this is just the type of guy where money doesn't matter and he can use it to get his way! He literally said please please please with sugar on top lol he really wants it but understands me not making a snap decision

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[Bluebulldog]

His positive feedback is 97%, only 1 out of 32 is negative feedback. Does seem too good to be true unless this is just the type of guy where money doesn't matter and he can use it to get his way! He literally said please please please with sugar on top lol he really wants it but understands me not making a snap decision

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Like I said. Who knows why some guys want what they do.

Maybe he had one like it and sold it ( we've all done that). Maybe his grandpa had one....

Take the $1000.....it can sit in your safe for the next few years or decade, and not be worth much more than that.

[GrouseWhisperer]

Thanks for all your thoughts on this, I had mixed feelings on open sights with big game mainly from inexperience, seemed okay in my head but figured I could be overlooking things, light was one of them something I'll be keeping in mind from now on

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^I think you're OVER-thinking this. Clean the gun, get some ammo for it, set-up some reactive targets (cheap/colorful pop cans..full.. ) at 100 yards and try the thing out.

EDIT: Just read your CGN story.. If it's worth $1,000 to somebody instantly..it likely will still be in a year's time when you've had some time to use it. Tikkas are wicked, current/modern-production guns and you can get them everywhere. K98s~less so. lol Your gun/your call though. You can't get that gun back once she's gone.