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cacman
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13 years ago

Getting my son ready for his first hunting season. Put a new scope on an old JC Higgins Model 50 in 30-06. After about 25 rounds the stock let go. Thank goodness no one was hurt. Time for a new rifle.

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thurson
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13 years ago

Two words...Duct Tape.

[sarcasm]

ZRX1200
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13 years ago

JB Weld!

Buckwheat
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13 years ago

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com if you want to replace it.

cacman
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13 years ago

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com if you want to replace it.

Thanks. A buddy also recommended them. May give them a try and have the gunsmith fit it while he's checking the action for any damage.

itsawaldo
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13 years ago

Yikes!

Gene363
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13 years ago

Whew! Glad no one was hurt.

Handloads?

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cacman
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13 years ago

Whew! Glad no one was hurt.

Handloads?

Gene363 wrote:

Shooting some older 180gr factory loads

Gene363
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13 years ago

Shooting some older 180gr factory loads

cacman wrote:

180 grains is the upper end of bullet weight and recoil, though there are 200 grain 30-06 loads.

That Mauser action needs a new home. I have seen stocks glued together and pinned but I would always be nervous about firing that rifle.

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cacman
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13 years ago

#10

^^^ Yep, we where using up the older factory loads to get the scope hitting paper, and so we could re-use the casings. FIL wants my boy to shoot 150gr - he's got more experience out here than I with loads and reloads. Hopefully the action is not damaged. Been offered good money for the action alone before. New stock is less expensive than was anticipated.

paulkeck
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13 years ago

#11

good news is you should be able to find a stock for her for a fairly good price

DadZilla3
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13 years ago

#12

Nobody was hurt, that's the main thing.

Supposedly those were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale on a commercial Mauser action. Definitely worth a check by a gunsmith and a new stock.

Then that old '06 will be good for another 50 years. 👍

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engletl
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13 years ago

#13

DadZilla3 wrote:

true dat!

if that action ain't hurt then there is no reason to trash it...invest in a new stock for sure

csgamecock
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13 years ago

#14

Thanks. A buddy also recommended them. May give them a try and have the gunsmith fit it while he's checking the action for any damage.

cacman wrote:

Yeah Boyd's actually make a good replace ment stock for that action, this is the one I'm replacing mine with

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/product.htm?pid=7657&cat=1221

You can also check out Richards Microfit.
Depending on how hold the rifle is , its probly just the recoil of the rifle busting the stock (old wood)
But you may wanna check the gas vents on the action (bolt)

When it happened did whoever shot feel any different gas or different recoil? If so it may have been a pierced primer (if you didn't check the case afterwards)

cacman
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13 years ago

#15

Definitely ordering a new stock with optional checkering from Boyds. Looks to be a 51R/583.5100 with Husqvarna action and barrel by High-Standard. Believe the barrel is chrome-lined. Think the Mauser action came earlier. Dates mid-59-63. Boy is excited he gets to pick the stock. Should be a good starter rifle for him.

Probably the old stock. Casing and primer appeared fine afterwards. Boy didn't notice any difference in recoil. Noticed the breakage when he couldn't eject the round due to the stock twisting.

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csgamecock
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13 years ago

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Think the Mauser action came earlier. Dates mid-59-63.

Probably the old stock. Casing and primer appeared fine afterwards. Boy didn't notice any difference in recoil. Noticed the breakage when he could eject the round due to the stock twisting.

cacman wrote:

The FN Mauser were before , the Husqvarna came in later models as "Improved Mauser action".
I could be wrong but I think one of the main differences was the cocking on open instead of cocking on close

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cacman
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13 years ago

#17

I could be wrong but I think one of the main differences was the cocking on open instead of cocking on close

csgamecock wrote:

May I ask what you mean by the differences? Are you referring to when the firing pin is engaged within the bolt (on open or close)?

Picked this up over 20yrs ago at a local Moose Club for $75. Had a gunsmith/friend go-over it then, removed the front & rear sights as it was fitted with original 4x Weaver scope, and bead-blasted for a matte finish. Walnut stock was stripped and finished with linseed oil. Shot a half-dozen rounds sighting in, tagged a doe, and has been sitting in closet since then. Rubbed occasionally with oil in remembrance. Think the stock dried out over time. Had a gunsmith go-over it when I moved a couple years ago and all was fine. Son is excited about bringing the old boy back to life so the project has been fun together.

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csgamecock
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13 years ago

#18

Yeah pretty much, the bolt engages the cocking piece on bolt opening instead of bolt closing.
There's a lot of debate on which one is better but that's what u get with these military actions
I see valid arguments for both sides , also I was half asleep last night the Mauser 98k action is a
Co*k on open action also (all of them are if I'm not mistaken) but I haven't looked at all of them.

The Husqvarna action is a very popular frame to build custom hunting rifles on, they weren't made after 1970
So you've got a damn nice starting point if you wanna rebarrel it along with the stock

csgamecock
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13 years ago

#19

Also if you get another stock and finish it yourself , use Tru-oil instead of pure linseed oil it will give you a hard durable finish that won't dry out and yellow

knokmdwn
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13 years ago

#20

I would consider one of the polymer stocks. No need for bedding. No shrinkage, tough as nails. Comes in a variety of colors. Can be found easily. Stays nice looking longer.

I went to a polymer stock on my 270 saddle gun finally. The wood stock was so beat to crap that it looked like it got drug behind a pickup for a couple miles.

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