Czech vz 24 from SOG

[StraightArrow88]

Has anyone had any experience with these Mausers? SOG says they're in good overall condition, and I've recently been interested in acquiring some type of Mauser rifle. I've also read that most of the ones in 7MM Mauser are usually beat up with not so good bores. I'm not really looking for something really pretty, just a little project that I might be able to clean up and maybe have an okay shooter. I'm also curious about the 7x57 Mauser caliber. I've got a C&R, and the price at $159.99 has me interested. Thanks guys.

 

[jjbduke2004]

I wasn't impressed with my 8mm VZ24. It had no finish left on the gun and the stock was rough. I haven't really been impressed with anything I've gotten from SOG, even when paying handpick.

 

[Threeband]

I would favor AIM first, J&G second, and SOG somewhere further down the list.

Also, 8mm ammo is cheap. 7mm is pricey.

 

[StraightArrow88]

Thanks, Threeband. Hey, not sure if you know or not, but how does the 8mm recoil in a Mauser compare with a Mosin with light ball ammo?

 

[Threeband]

I couldn't say. Both cartridges are about the same "class", along with .30-06. Recoil is very, very subjective in any case, and things like stock design make a big difference. Also shooting position (prone, bench, offhand).

I do a lot of position shooting (mostly Garand), and I wear a cheap shooting jacket with a recoil pad ( http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16135&cat=249&page=1) and I can shoot Light Ball from a Mosin, prone position, without the recoil bothering me at all. Likewise M2 Ball (150 grain .30-06) from a bolt action 03-A3, the recoil is but a loving caress. M2 is similar to 8mm Mauser, but probably a bit softer shooting, because I think the 8mm uses heavier bullets. I don't have an 8mm.

 

[StraightArrow88]

OK, thanks anyway.

 

[aquaman]

Has anyone had any experience with these Mausers? SOG says they're in good overall condition, and I've recently been interested in acquiring some type of Mauser rifle. I've also read that most of the ones in 7MM Mauser are usually beat up with not so good bores. I'm not really looking for something really pretty, just a little project that I might be able to clean up and maybe have an okay shooter. I'm also curious about the 7x57 Mauser caliber. I've got a C&R, and the price at $159.99 has me interested. Thanks guys.

7x57 is a sweet cartridge, recoil is not bad at all with a heavy gun like the vz 24. feel free to ask me any questions, I have or have had alot of mauser variants

 

[StraightArrow88]

Thanks aquaman. I've gotten interested in the 7x57 Mauser cartridge recently, as well as the Czech vz 24, Brazilian 1908 Mauser and the Chilean Mausers. If you had to suggest one, which would it be?

 

[aquaman]

Thanks aquaman. I've gotten interested in the 7x57 Mauser cartridge recently, as well as the Czech vz 24, Brazilian 1908 Mauser and the Chilean Mausers. If you had to suggest one, which would it be?

Do you care about the cost of ammo? as stated 7mm mauser is expensive because there is no surplus left. In regards to Brazil, those guns can be ruff because of improper storage/cleaning etc.

 

[StraightArrow88]

I think I saw that Samco has some 7MM surplus for sale, can't be sure or not. It's too bad that most of the Mausers from South America aren't in great shape. I'll have to keep my eyes open for a good one.

 

[aquaman]

I think I saw that Samco has some 7MM surplus for sale, can't be sure or not. It's too bad that most of the Mausers from South America aren't in great shape. I'll have to keep my eyes open for a good one.

thats the first I have seen in awhile, but then again I really havent been looking. Grab ALOT now that way you have it. you have a PM on a vz 24

 

[captainstashu]

recoil

Mausers are not in the category of mosins when it comes to recoil.

Mausers are much smoother and tamer shooters. 8mm is really nice after a mosin, and 7mm is just a joy to shoot froma mauser.

VZ smake great shooters when cleaned up. You may also check out some of the latin american mausers. They were mostly made in Germany. Spanish mausers are also OK but not up to the German or Czech quality.

 

[StraightArrow88]

Thanks Captain, I've recently been interested in 7mm Mausers, whether it be Brazilian, Chilean, or the Czech ones in that caliber. I'm on the lookout for a 7mm Czech vz 24 when I get the funds. When you say that the Mauser is not in the recoil category of a Mosin, do you mean less or more recoil?

 

[captainstashu]

recoil is far less in a mauser than a mosin.

 

[StraightArrow88]

Really? I always thought the 8MM round had more recoil.

 

[Threeband]

Stock design has a lot to do with it.

 

[StraightArrow88]

I see, that makes sense. I might have to consider getting a Mauser in 8mm now, especially since there is more surplus for than 7x57 Mauser.

 

[KMK1862]

Really? I always thought the 8MM round had more recoil.

IIRC, new US made 8mm Mauser is downloaded from the military specs used in the K98k. Something about people using Gew.88's and safety.

I've seen basically two types of surplus 8mm Mauser out there lately. The Romanian and the Yugo. The Romanian ammo has a lighter weight bullet than the Yugo.

Using surplus '50's Yugo in my K98k's can leave my shoulder sore if I'm shooting from the bench. However, shooting from a standing position, off hand, I have no problem with the recoil.

 

[StraightArrow88]

Thanks, KMK. I've heard pretty much the same stuff. Bench shooting with any military surplus rifle beats me up after about 20 rounds.