M-98/48 ordered today

ninwnc · 06-05-2006, 04:46 PM

This morning I ordered a Yugo M-98/48 from Classic Arms, Inc. It is listed as a "sniper" by the importer, and has the holes for the scope mounts already drilled. I hope it turns out to be a good shooter.
Does anyone here reload for the 8mm Mauser? I am looking for a cost effective source for brass and bullets. We can do the reloading questions on the reloading forum, to keep from tying this one up, if you wish.
This just seemed like a good starting point.
Nick

mm_christ · 06-05-2006, 08:18 PM

OH, you got that model. It's a real K98, but it's been tapped for scope mouts. Man if I got one of those I'd put the EAW mounts on the rifle, then get a sniper scope. All of the hunters would have to bow down to me, and everyone who ownes one of those.

ninwnc · 06-05-2006, 08:58 PM

I have a Burris mount, and a set of rings, along with an unused scope or two. If the mount fits, I will buy a box of commercial ammo tomorrow, and take her for a spin.

If not, I will order the correct mount, and go from there.

I checked several websites for 8mm Mauser ammo, but all the surplus ammo I found is corrosive. I know how to care for a rifle that has fired corrosive ammo, but choose not to use it.

When I get the componets, I will load my own.

Nick

mm_christ · 06-05-2006, 09:35 PM

I see

heilung · 06-08-2006, 12:10 AM

Its not really a sniper rifle unless it has the scope. Later in production, the Nazis added the screw holes routinely so they could easily add scopes later. Still an excellent rifle though. We're lucky scope production couldnt keep up. The Garand ruled!

ninwnc · 06-08-2006, 07:40 AM

The mount I have doesn't line up with the holes, so I will take it to the gunsmith that does my rife work. He is competent and does very good work.
I did find a box of PMC ammo yesterday for $16.00, and fired 6 rounds. Looks like this one will be a good shooter.
Nick

mm_christ · 06-08-2006, 10:18 AM

good deal then. Man I just spent $20 on 140 rounds of turk fmj, while you just spent $16 on 20 rounds, but your using hunting ammo right?

ninwnc · 06-08-2006, 02:28 PM

It was the cheapest ammo in the local area. I will order brass and bullets by the end of the week and reload my own rounds.

I took the rifle to the gunsmith earlier today. We talked about various mounting systems, top mount VS. side mount, and discussed what would need to be done to the gun for each.

He just called and told me he has a used set of mounts (top mount) and rings that will work. I told him to have at it. I realy didn't want a side mount if it could be avoided.

I will have it back sometime tomorrow, and on the range Saturday mornin'.

All smiles here.

Nick

mm_christ · 06-08-2006, 06:14 PM

sweet deal! i work on Sat. all the time so yeah I envy you

ninwnc · 06-10-2006, 08:40 AM

I picked up the rifle yesterday. The gunsmith found a set of top mounts, and rings in his scrounge / used box, and installed them.

He also tighened up the front sight, replaced the rear sight spring, and shortened the rear action bolt. The bolt was too long, and prevented the bolt from opening, when tighened.

The total bill was $61.00. Not bad.

I brought it home and installed the scope, and hopefully, I will get to the rifle range sometime today to zero it. I will let you know how it shoots.

Nick

Chris · 06-10-2006, 09:05 AM

Congrats man. I have dealt with the guys from Classic Arms, great bunch of guys. They have awesome prices at the NC gunshows.

mpikeat2002 · 06-10-2006, 12:45 PM

Just curious, what's the difference between the Yugo M24 and the M48?

mm_christ · 06-10-2006, 09:02 PM

the m24 yugo mauser is built in 1924, most models you see are the m24/47 molels. the m48 is a mauser built on captured germen machinerey after WW2. the one nick has is a rearsenoled K98. anything that was on the rifle that dealt with germany was ground off.

06-05-2006, 04:46 PM	#1
ninwnc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 435	M-98/48 ordered today This morning I ordered a Yugo M-98/48 from Classic Arms, Inc. It is listed as a "sniper" by the importer, and has the holes for the scope mounts already drilled. I hope it turns out to be a good shooter. Does anyone here reload for the 8mm Mauser? I am looking for a cost effective source for brass and bullets. We can do the reloading questions on the reloading forum, to keep from tying this one up, if you wish. This just seemed like a good starting point. Nick

06-05-2006, 08:18 PM	#2
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235	OH, you got that model. It's a real K98, but it's been tapped for scope mouts. Man if I got one of those I'd put the EAW mounts on the rifle, then get a sniper scope. All of the hunters would have to bow down to me, and everyone who ownes one of those. __________________ I belong to the chair force...literally!!!

06-05-2006, 09:35 PM	#4
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235	I see __________________ I belong to the chair force...literally!!!

06-08-2006, 12:10 AM	#5
heilung Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 225	Almost a Sniper Its not really a sniper rifle unless it has the scope. Later in production, the Nazis added the screw holes routinely so they could easily add scopes later. Still an excellent rifle though. We're lucky scope production couldnt keep up. The Garand ruled!

06-08-2006, 10:18 AM	#7
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235	good deal then. Man I just spent $20 on 140 rounds of turk fmj, while you just spent $16 on 20 rounds, but your using hunting ammo right? __________________ I belong to the chair force...literally!!!

06-05-2006, 08:58 PM	#3
ninwnc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 435	I have a Burris mount, and a set of rings, along with an unused scope or two. If the mount fits, I will buy a box of commercial ammo tomorrow, and take her for a spin. If not, I will order the correct mount, and go from there. I checked several websites for 8mm Mauser ammo, but all the surplus ammo I found is corrosive. I know how to care for a rifle that has fired corrosive ammo, but choose not to use it. When I get the componets, I will load my own. Nick

06-08-2006, 07:40 AM	#6
ninwnc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 435	The mount I have doesn't line up with the holes, so I will take it to the gunsmith that does my rife work. He is competent and does very good work. I did find a box of PMC ammo yesterday for $16.00, and fired 6 rounds. Looks like this one will be a good shooter. Nick

06-08-2006, 02:28 PM	#8
ninwnc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 435	It was the cheapest ammo in the local area. I will order brass and bullets by the end of the week and reload my own rounds. I took the rifle to the gunsmith earlier today. We talked about various mounting systems, top mount VS. side mount, and discussed what would need to be done to the gun for each. He just called and told me he has a used set of mounts (top mount) and rings that will work. I told him to have at it. I realy didn't want a side mount if it could be avoided. I will have it back sometime tomorrow, and on the range Saturday mornin'. All smiles here. Nick

06-08-2006, 06:14 PM	#9
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235	sweet deal! i work on Sat. all the time so yeah I envy you __________________ I belong to the chair force...literally!!!

06-10-2006, 08:40 AM	#10
ninwnc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 435	I picked up the rifle yesterday. The gunsmith found a set of top mounts, and rings in his scrounge / used box, and installed them. He also tighened up the front sight, replaced the rear sight spring, and shortened the rear action bolt. The bolt was too long, and prevented the bolt from opening, when tighened. The total bill was $61.00. Not bad. I brought it home and installed the scope, and hopefully, I will get to the rifle range sometime today to zero it. I will let you know how it shoots. Nick

06-10-2006, 09:05 AM	#11
Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,170 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 18	Congrats man. I have dealt with the guys from Classic Arms, great bunch of guys. They have awesome prices at the NC gunshows. __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles!

06-10-2006, 12:45 PM	#12
mpikeat2002 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 92	Just curious, what's the difference between the Yugo M24 and the M48?

06-10-2006, 09:02 PM	#13
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235	the m24 yugo mauser is built in 1924, most models you see are the m24/47 molels. the m48 is a mauser built on captured germen machinerey after WW2. the one nick has is a rearsenoled K98. anything that was on the rifle that dealt with germany was ground off. __________________ I belong to the chair force...literally!!!