How to protect/ maintain K98

RodneyKSig · 02-05-2005, 02:38 AM

Guys I'm a newb,

Other than keeping it in a gun case/ safe what is the best way to protect my K98 Turkish Mauser? Also any ideas as to what manufacturers currently make 8mm German ammo? I really would rather not have to deal with surplus corrosive ammo, for a rifle made in 1939.

Thrawn · 02-05-2005, 06:26 AM

Keep it clean and oiled just like any other gun, as for the corrosive ammo its no problem just use hot, soapy water to clean the bore and bolt. Remington, Winchester, Norma, and Federal make ammo that i know of right off hand.

Big Dog · 02-05-2005, 06:55 AM

Do NOT store a rifle in a soft guncase or foam-lined hardcase! The lining will draw the oil off the metal, and promote corrosion. Same with handguns - don't store in a leather holster.
Any good bore cleaner, especially with ammonia, will cut the corrosive salts of the primers.
In years past, both Remington and Winchester made commercial 8mm Mauser ammo, probably still do. It's much less powerful than military ammo though. The POI would be markedly different on target. Pretty expensive too.
The best deal price-wise iss the Turkish ammo in the bandoleers - and that's what your rifle is meant to shoot. I find that the various Mausers are best shot with their own nation's ammo, as the sights are regulated for it.

allan1898 · 02-13-2005, 10:51 AM

Sellier and Bellot ammo runs 9+, Olympic is available for less than 6, both non-corrosive. I shoot Yugoslavian at 1.50 for 15 rds, '79 production,brass case, 196 gr bullet. Clean with any black powder cleaner or Windex with vinegar first, then clean as usual. Be careful if you use ammonia, as it can be hard on the blueing. Turkish is certainly the cheapest out there, but it can be iffy on quality. I shoot black powder often, and I have no problems with corrosion. If I am going to put up a particular piece for a while, I use the hot water and detergent routine and oil thoroughly. Periodically, I pull everything out, wipe the bores with oily patch, and generally inspect. At about 10 pieces each week, I get to everything about once every 3 mos. Don't let "corrosive" throw you off, as these rifles were shot with this stuff and survived just fine, and surplus can be quite a bargain. Just clean appropriately. And Big Dog is absolutely correct about storage. You should even remove the sling, or you can have problems with barrel band/sling swivels. Leather holds moisture.

mono_a_mono · 03-03-2005, 11:52 PM

Not meaning to hijack the thread but how good are the turkish mausers? I've seen a lot of them for right around 100 with all matching.

Gyrene · 03-04-2005, 01:07 AM

They are quite accurate, with their long barrels, and longer sight radius. A 1 to 2 inch group should be obtainable at 100 yards, with the issue sights. If it shoots a 3 inch group, it is just fine!

badass · 03-13-2005, 06:52 AM

"Do NOT store a rifle in a soft guncase or foam-lined hardcase! The lining will draw the oil off the metal, and promote corrosion. Same with handguns - don't store in a leather holster."

hey where should i store my rifle and pistol if i dont have a gun safe or gun cabinet?

Big Dog · 03-13-2005, 08:01 AM

There are silicone-impregnated "gunsocks" available at most gunstores/vendors. Slip it over the well-oiled gun, and it'll keep the dust and grunge off it. Don't wanna give those viscious little Dust Bunnies a home!

my guns that can't fit in the gunlocker are in a walk-in closet in my second bedroom. That closet door has a lock on it - won't keep a determined theif out, but it'll prevent 'guests' from getting to them.
That bedroom is my 'gunroom', where I do my reloading and repairs. It's door is kept locked too.

02-05-2005, 02:38 AM	#1
RodneyKSig Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In the Great City of San Antonio in The Greatest State of Texas Posts: 41	How to protect/ maintain K98 Guys I'm a newb, Other than keeping it in a gun case/ safe what is the best way to protect my K98 Turkish Mauser? Also any ideas as to what manufacturers currently make 8mm German ammo? I really would rather not have to deal with surplus corrosive ammo, for a rifle made in 1939.

02-05-2005, 06:55 AM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,642	Do NOT store a rifle in a soft guncase or foam-lined hardcase! The lining will draw the oil off the metal, and promote corrosion. Same with handguns - don't store in a leather holster. Any good bore cleaner, especially with ammonia, will cut the corrosive salts of the primers. In years past, both Remington and Winchester made commercial 8mm Mauser ammo, probably still do. It's much less powerful than military ammo though. The POI would be markedly different on target. Pretty expensive too. The best deal price-wise iss the Turkish ammo in the bandoleers - and that's what your rifle is meant to shoot. I find that the various Mausers are best shot with their own nation's ammo, as the sights are regulated for it. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables. Last edited by Big Dog; 03-04-2005 at 05:44 AM.

03-13-2005, 08:01 AM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,642	There are silicone-impregnated "gunsocks" available at most gunstores/vendors. Slip it over the well-oiled gun, and it'll keep the dust and grunge off it. Don't wanna give those viscious little Dust Bunnies a home! my guns that can't fit in the gunlocker are in a walk-in closet in my second bedroom. That closet door has a lock on it - won't keep a determined theif out, but it'll prevent 'guests' from getting to them. That bedroom is my 'gunroom', where I do my reloading and repairs. It's door is kept locked too. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-05-2005, 06:26 AM	#2
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Images: 6	Keep it clean and oiled just like any other gun, as for the corrosive ammo its no problem just use hot, soapy water to clean the bore and bolt. Remington, Winchester, Norma, and Federal make ammo that i know of right off hand.

02-13-2005, 10:51 AM	#4
allan1898 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 111	Sellier and Bellot ammo runs 9+, Olympic is available for less than 6, both non-corrosive. I shoot Yugoslavian at 1.50 for 15 rds, '79 production,brass case, 196 gr bullet. Clean with any black powder cleaner or Windex with vinegar first, then clean as usual. Be careful if you use ammonia, as it can be hard on the blueing. Turkish is certainly the cheapest out there, but it can be iffy on quality. I shoot black powder often, and I have no problems with corrosion. If I am going to put up a particular piece for a while, I use the hot water and detergent routine and oil thoroughly. Periodically, I pull everything out, wipe the bores with oily patch, and generally inspect. At about 10 pieces each week, I get to everything about once every 3 mos. Don't let "corrosive" throw you off, as these rifles were shot with this stuff and survived just fine, and surplus can be quite a bargain. Just clean appropriately. And Big Dog is absolutely correct about storage. You should even remove the sling, or you can have problems with barrel band/sling swivels. Leather holds moisture.

03-03-2005, 11:52 PM	#5
mono_a_mono Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tyler,Tx Posts: 11	Not meaning to hijack the thread but how good are the turkish mausers? I've seen a lot of them for right around 100 with all matching.

03-04-2005, 01:07 AM	#6
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	They are quite accurate, with their long barrels, and longer sight radius. A 1 to 2 inch group should be obtainable at 100 yards, with the issue sights. If it shoots a 3 inch group, it is just fine!

03-13-2005, 06:52 AM	#7
badass Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 25	"Do NOT store a rifle in a soft guncase or foam-lined hardcase! The lining will draw the oil off the metal, and promote corrosion. Same with handguns - don't store in a leather holster." hey where should i store my rifle and pistol if i dont have a gun safe or gun cabinet?