7x57 mauser
#1
7x57 mauser
my grandfather gave me this gun when I was younger and I'm just now sighting it in.Does anyone know if these guns are accurate. Ifthey are then my scope is bad because It's all over the place. Had three didn't shooters to make sure we weren'tpulling it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#2
RE: 7x57 mauser
What kind of rifle is it? What ammunition are you shooting? Is it clean?
As far as the clean part. If the rifle is old, there is a strong possibility that the bore has never really been thouroughly cleaned to get copper buildup out. Especially if it's what I think it is (a Spanish Mauser Model 93). I've used both Sweets 7.62 and Barnes CR-10 copper removers, and both work very well. Just follow the directions.
Also check the crown of the muzzle for damage or wear to the rifling in the first 2" or so of the bore at the muzzle. If it was cleaned routinely from the muzzle end (which was common to military rifles of that era), there is often wear around the crown or muzzle end of the bore (which is why a wise rifleman always cleans from the breech). If the crown is messed up, then accuracy will be poor.
Also try changing the ammo you're using. If you're using old milsurp ammo, which can literally be hit--and-miss accuracy wise, try some modern made factory ammo.
Good luck.
Mike
As far as the clean part. If the rifle is old, there is a strong possibility that the bore has never really been thouroughly cleaned to get copper buildup out. Especially if it's what I think it is (a Spanish Mauser Model 93). I've used both Sweets 7.62 and Barnes CR-10 copper removers, and both work very well. Just follow the directions.
Also check the crown of the muzzle for damage or wear to the rifling in the first 2" or so of the bore at the muzzle. If it was cleaned routinely from the muzzle end (which was common to military rifles of that era), there is often wear around the crown or muzzle end of the bore (which is why a wise rifleman always cleans from the breech). If the crown is messed up, then accuracy will be poor.
Also try changing the ammo you're using. If you're using old milsurp ammo, which can literally be hit--and-miss accuracy wise, try some modern made factory ammo.
Good luck.
Mike
#3
RE: 7x57 mauser
ORIGINAL: Slapout_hunter1202
my grandfather gave me this gun when I was younger and I'm just now sighting it in.Does anyone know if these guns are accurate. Ifthey are then my scope is bad because It's all over the place. Had three didn't shooters to make sure we weren'tpulling it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
my grandfather gave me this gun when I was younger and I'm just now sighting it in.Does anyone know if these guns are accurate. Ifthey are then my scope is bad because It's all over the place. Had three didn't shooters to make sure we weren'tpulling it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
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RE: 7x57 mauser
Slapout,
Can you post a picture? I'm sure we can identify it... and with a proper cleaning and checking the action screws and scope mounts/rings, you should be able to determine if it's the barrel/gun or your accoutrements that are causing the problem.
Can you post a picture? I'm sure we can identify it... and with a proper cleaning and checking the action screws and scope mounts/rings, you should be able to determine if it's the barrel/gun or your accoutrements that are causing the problem.
#7
RE: 7x57 mauser
ORIGINAL: Slapout_hunter1202
I've searched on the internet and believe its a 93 model
I've searched on the internet and believe its a 93 model
Did you check the things I mentioned? How does the bore and muzzle look?
Mike
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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RE: 7x57 mauser
If it's a '93, the gas port on the left side of the reciever ring will appear to have been double drilled (think figure 8 on it's side). Also some '93's have a square area on the bottom of the bolt face. This was an attempt at a bolt guide rail. I don't think the bolts with the square face are any slicker than the round face.
'93's are almost exclusively from Ovideo (maybe all, but I've learned not to state absolutes... get's me in trouble ... I'm not as smart as I think I am).
91's, 92's, 93's, 94's, 95's and 96's cock on closing. Lock time is a littleslower too, but I still like 'em.
Lot's of 98's in 7 Mauser too. I have a 35 Chilean. Groups under MOA at 100 yards from a bench rest. (It is scoped).
Favorite rig (today) is an 8mm. (8X56). I reload for it. Got 'er pumped up pretty tight... she sure brings pee!
'93's are almost exclusively from Ovideo (maybe all, but I've learned not to state absolutes... get's me in trouble ... I'm not as smart as I think I am).
91's, 92's, 93's, 94's, 95's and 96's cock on closing. Lock time is a littleslower too, but I still like 'em.
Lot's of 98's in 7 Mauser too. I have a 35 Chilean. Groups under MOA at 100 yards from a bench rest. (It is scoped).
Favorite rig (today) is an 8mm. (8X56). I reload for it. Got 'er pumped up pretty tight... she sure brings pee!
#10
RE: 7x57 mauser
It has the flat bolt face and cocks on close. The only thing is it has been sporterized and I can't see the creston the receiver ring. All I haveis serial numbers to determine when it was made.