7.62X39 Barrel on Mauser 98 Receiver

[clearblue]

While scanning thru Century Arms Barrel Menu I noticed:

http://www.centuryarms.com/store/index.html

<<<<<These custom made rifle barrels will turn your 98 Mauser large ring action into a real "game getter!" Build your own custom gun or convert that shot-out sewer pipe into a sleek bulls-eye bustin’ beauty! We had these barrels made in the popular (((((((7.62x39 caliber))))) or .30-06. Our barrels are shipped "in-the-white" so you decide what finish you want. What are you waiting for? Pick you caliber and get ready for a real "barrel of fun". Should be installed by a competent gunsmith.>>>>


Has anyone done this yet?

If so, what was the result re:performance vs expectations and final costs?

[Schuetzenman]

I haven't, guess nobody else has either.:p

[clearblue]

Sure would like to have one might even make two if I can find two good receivers :curtains:

[thors hammer]

sportsmans guide catalog several years back offered pre 1898 mauser recievers rebareled for 7.62x39 with a new stock and scope. i forget how much they were . i remember that they said the work was done in china. thats all i know on those since i did not get one

[REDSTAR]

I believe Informer will do work like this for you. One of the members here is waiting on his.

[romarana]

Well I am building one right now. I am going to do a ful write up on my web page once it is finished. First let tell you that you dont simply slap the thing on and you are ready to shoot. This wil be an expensive project. So far I have purchased the action wrench and barrel vise- 88$. Tourch 39.99.

now I still need

drill press- 100
bolt bending block- 12
bolt heat sink-12
heat paste- 12
drill jig- 44
7.62X39 kit - 99

And the stuff allready have
Barrel vise
Action wrench
Dremmel
ball peen hammer