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Posted: 11/8/2010 4:55:14 AM EDT

On top of a Mosin I was looking at one of the Yugo Mausers for a beginner anyone wanna recommend one ?

Posted: 11/8/2010 5:29:16 AM EDT

[#1]

No.
Look for a decent K98 German Mauser.
The Yugos are OK, kind of like the cars,,,,

Posted: 11/8/2010 5:31:59 AM EDT

[#2]

I prefer the K98 but if you want a Yugo built Mauser for a reasonable price you can't go wrong with a 24/47. Most have very nice bores (rebarreled during refurb) and the actions are very smooth. Try to find one in walnut rather than elm as the walnut stocks are much thinner. The elm stocked ones are like shouldering a 2X4 as are most of the various flavors of elm stocked Yugos..

Posted: 11/8/2010 5:35:25 AM EDT

[#3]

Are the Czech vz24's still available ? I got a couple a few years back that were just gorgeous-
perfect condition, beautiful wood ... really nice rifle especially for sub-$200.

Posted: 11/8/2010 5:41:56 AM EDT

[#4]

I own a Yugo refurbed german K98k, a Yugo M24/47, a M48B, and a M48.

They are all good..excepting the M48 which has a rusted out barrel..and is basicaly just a nice action for a future project.

The M48B has a sheet metal triggerguard and floorplate..the rest are all milled parts(I think)..The Yugo owned German K98 I own still has much of the wartimeGgerman markings visable, and is a BNZ43 rifle(Steyr 1943 production)

My favorite is the M24/47...they all shoot great, but the M24/47 is just a sweet shooting/slick working rifle...it has a straight bolt handle which I'm no fan of..but it's such a nice working gun I don't mind.

They all shoot great with the exception of the rotten bored M48...The M48B has some nice looking wood...the German K98 wears a wartime laminated stock.

Posted: 11/8/2010 5:43:01 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Are the Czech vz24's still available ? I got a couple a few years back that were just gorgeous-
perfect condition, beautiful wood ... really nice rifle especially for sub-$200.

If you are refering to the ones from Aim they looked fine but the few I looked at had dark/worn bores. At least with a 24/47 or even most Yugo captured/refurbed K98s they have been rebarreled and are excellent shooters.

Posted: 11/8/2010 6:03:31 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

On top of a Mosin I was looking at one of the Yugo Mausers for a beginner anyone wanna recommend one ?

An arsenal refurb or fresh M48 is fine. Not a collectable at this point, but it's a legitimate and defect free item.

As always, watch for corrosion if it's not new or refurb.

Posted: 11/8/2010 6:04:46 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Are the Czech vz24's still available ? I got a couple a few years back that were just gorgeous-
perfect condition, beautiful wood ... really nice rifle especially for sub-$200.

If you are refering to the ones from Aim they looked fine but the few I looked at had dark/worn bores. At least with a 24/47 or even most Yugo captured/refurbed K98s they have been rebarreled and are excellent shooters.

The bores and crowns were perfect - sharp and no wear, except for a slight darkness ... a little JB Bore Bright cleaned them right up ...& really nice figuring
in the walnut stocks.

I may have payed the extra $10 for handpicking.

Posted: 11/8/2010 6:15:17 AM EDT

[#8]

I personall prefer the German 98Ks. They can be very effective rifles. I regularly shoot this 1944 BYF (Mauser) WWII bring back using hand loads, Its all matching down to the screw heads and original sling.

Posted: 11/8/2010 11:33:23 AM EDT

[#9]

Yugo Refurb 98k, basically new barrel, Excellent to unissued M48. Both shoot very well except M48 about 1 foot high @ 100.

Posted: 11/8/2010 12:07:56 PM EDT

[#10]

Both the Yugo M48's I've owned were accurate and reliable. When it comes to Mausers, I prefer the M48's for some reason. Probably cuz I'm a cheapskate and they work just fine.

Posted: 11/8/2010 12:10:46 PM EDT

[#11]

Nothing wrong with the Yugos. A K98 or vz24 is going to be a nicer rifle (save for the late-war K98s), but there's not a damn thing wrong with the 24/47 or M48.

Posted: 11/8/2010 12:12:06 PM EDT

[#12]

Try to find an Izzy rebarreled to 7.62x51 ( 308 Winchester ) Mauser 98

They are imho by far the best of teh Mausers.

Mine shoots 1/2MOA with a cheap Czech 6x42 scope and IMI factory ammo

Posted: 11/8/2010 12:12:35 PM EDT

[#13]

I've got a 24/27. Looks great, shoots great, and was dirt cheap, too. Worth it.

Posted: 11/8/2010 12:15:34 PM EDT

[#14]

The yugos are a good rifle, not a huge historical collectable but a good solid M98 action for the money. I wish Id been older/smarter back when you could get VZ24s, turk mausers and the like for around $100.
The slickest mauser I have out of all the 98s, the one that shows the best workmanship, fit and attention to detail is a Steyr built 1912 chilean short rifle. The workmanship on prewar rifles is better than on custom sporting rifles today.

Posted: 11/8/2010 12:20:25 PM EDT

[#15]

I've got 3 8mm's, check out ammo prices before you buy.

Posted: 11/8/2010 12:28:08 PM EDT

[#16]

It's all going to come down to condition. All of them can be good solid shooters. It really depends on the bore condition. The 98k will be a bit more "historic" but the price will reflect that. If you're just looking for something to toss bullets down range, the Yugos and Czechs are perfectly adequate. I have a 48A that does all I ask of it. A 98k would be a nice addition to the collection but its a long ways down the list.

I would also note these tend to kick. About 50 rounds is all I care to do in an afternoon. And the prior post is correct, 8mm ammo isn't as common or cheap as it was a few years ago.

Posted: 11/8/2010 1:17:01 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

I would also note these tend to kick. About 50 rounds is all I care to do in an afternoon. And the prior post is correct, 8mm ammo isn't as common or cheap as it was a few years ago.

This. Cheap ammo is hard to find, and it goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that they kick like a mule and the metal "recoil" pad is hell if it's not placed perfectly in the pocket of your shoulder.

Posted: 11/8/2010 1:19:54 PM EDT

[#18]

no

get a modern gun

Posted: 11/8/2010 1:23:27 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
no

get a modern gun

Blasphemer!

Any of the yugos are GTG. M24, M24/47, M48, M48A.

Honestly, you'd be hard pressed to find a bad Mauser. I paid $100 for a 1901 Swede a few years ago and it's incredibly accurate.

Posted: 11/8/2010 1:25:11 PM EDT

[#20]

Swedish Mausers and US 1903s are pretty high quality.

Posted: 11/8/2010 1:25:29 PM EDT

[#21]

I have a nice German K98k that shoots great. So I can vouch for the German Mauser.

I handload for it though. So ammo price is not an issue.

Posted: 11/8/2010 1:39:14 PM EDT

[#22]

Assuming you compare guns in g-very good the 24-47 will probably be your best buy. My favorite Mauser to shoot is a Swedish 96. I have an R/C K98 that had been arsenaled and all of the finish came off the metal the first time I cleaned it. I put an aftermarket trigger that breaks about 3lbs and that makes it very nice for bench shooting.

Posted: 11/8/2010 2:04:47 PM EDT

[#23]

In that price range I'd get a K31 any day over a Yugo Mauser. The Yugos I've seen look like they were made by drunken blind monkeys.

If you just have to have a Mauser and don't want to spend a fortune to get a nice rifle, I'd find a Swedish Mauser. The Swedish Mauser is very well made and I think a nice one sells today for $300-$400.

If you want an 8mm Mauser. The Persian Mauser made in the Czechoslovakia Brno factory (made for Persia in the 30's) is one of the highest quality and most beautifully finished military Mauser rifles ever made. Persia (Iran) made some of these as well and the quality is no where near that of the Brno guns. So avoid the Iranian made guns completely. You can pick up an excellent condition Persian Mauser for probably under $500-$600. A mint condition example can be found if you look hard for $800 or so. Here's a pic of my Persian mauser to give you an idea:

Posted: 11/8/2010 8:51:23 PM EDT

[#24]

if you do not want a K98, look at the Argentine mausers.

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