New guy doing his own build

[wk4036]

Hi Guy's,
I am gathering parts to do an inline build with a 98 mauser action and have two questions at this time.
1) Does anyone know where I can get a stock without the magazine cutout?
2) I would like to go 45 cal but with what I have been reading the supply of 45 cal sabots is kinda slim compared to 50 cal and from what I can see getting a round 45 cal barrel is easier than a 50 cal?.
I am open to an suggestions so fire away.
Thanks

[whyohe]

is this going to be a BP and/ or subs gun? if you want a stock try richards microfit or boyds gun stocks.

[wk4036]

Being from Michigan it must be Bp or substitute

[Al]

let me check with our local Mauser guru later today.

Personally, I'd set it up for smokless.

[wk4036]

What are the differences between a BP and smokeless gun besides powder?

[blackhawk7204]

Barrel steel, breach plug design and a completely sealed ignition system.
Much cleaner and cheaper to shoot, faster bullet speed and lower recoil.

[wk4036]

Can the smokeless breech plug design be carried over to the BP rifle?

[Al]

Jan 11, 2010 9:07:50 GMT -5 wk4036 said:

Can the smokeless breech plug design be carried over to the BP rifle?

sure can.

checked with the mauser guru, he's seen nothing ADL style, but suggested calling the stock makers and asking if they offer it that way.

he just sent me this, looks like your in business.

www.riflestock.com/catalog_page_detail.cfm?recordno=2&Product_CatalogID=2836&ProductNumber=10%2D06%2D12&ProductCode=29&ProductSubCodeID=184&NewProduct=0

[wk4036]

Al,
Thanks for the link, that just might work.
Frank