deutsche waffen - The Firearms Forum

rjlab4 · 10-29-2007, 06:18 PM

Hi
purchased a deutsche waffen 98k 7mm mauser. 7rm is stamped on the barrel. can someone help with a recomendation for what type of ammo to use for deer hunting.
the gun owners says 7mm (not magnum)german military. others say remmington 7mm.
thanks ray

Pistolenschutze · 10-29-2007, 07:03 PM

What you have, rjlab4, is likely a 7 x 57mm Mauser. Most likely it is not a Mod 98, which was chambered for the 8 x 57mm, but rather a Mod 93, more commonly referred to as the "Spanish Mauser." Do NOT use any 7mm ammo in this rifle except the 7 x 57 Mauser rounds intended for it!!! If what you have is instead a true Mod 98k, it is chambered for the 8 x 57 mm Mauser round (7.92 x 57). There's not too much loaded for the 7mm Mauser today, but 8mm Mauser ammo, both military and hunting, is readily available. I do believe Wolf loads for the 7mm, but I'm uncertain if they load anything but FMJ ammo.

polishshooter · 10-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Like PS says it is PROBABLY 7x57, but have it either checked with a gunsmith or make a cast of the chamber to be sure.

If it's an actual K98, it probably was rechambered, and if so, I can't see why somebody would go to a 7x57, so it then COULD be a 7mm Mag, or even some other 7mm Wildcat...as good a chance as any.

But if it ISN'T a 98, then it's probably a 7x57...

The 7x57 is a decent deer round, and is seeing a small resurgence here. It has always been popular in Europe as a "stag" cartridge, and is available, loaded by several makers. I see it at shows all the time.

Dutchman · 12-16-2007, 04:50 PM

If it's a military mauser it's 7x57.

islenos · 01-04-2008, 09:55 AM

gotta take in account that the old girl may have been re-barreled

10-29-2007, 06:18 PM	#1
rjlab4 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	deutsche waffen Hi purchased a deutsche waffen 98k 7mm mauser. 7rm is stamped on the barrel. can someone help with a recomendation for what type of ammo to use for deer hunting. the gun owners says 7mm (not magnum)german military. others say remmington 7mm. thanks ray -->

10-29-2007, 07:03 PM	#2
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: deutsche waffen What you have, rjlab4, is likely a 7 x 57mm Mauser. Most likely it is not a Mod 98, which was chambered for the 8 x 57mm, but rather a Mod 93, more commonly referred to as the "Spanish Mauser." Do NOT use any 7mm ammo in this rifle except the 7 x 57 Mauser rounds intended for it!!! If what you have is instead a true Mod 98k, it is chambered for the 8 x 57 mm Mauser round (7.92 x 57). There's not too much loaded for the 7mm Mauser today, but 8mm Mauser ammo, both military and hunting, is readily available. I do believe Wolf loads for the 7mm, but I'm uncertain if they load anything but FMJ ammo. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

10-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#3
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,863	Re: deutsche waffen Like PS says it is PROBABLY 7x57, but have it either checked with a gunsmith or make a cast of the chamber to be sure. If it's an actual K98, it probably was rechambered, and if so, I can't see why somebody would go to a 7x57, so it then COULD be a 7mm Mag, or even some other 7mm Wildcat...as good a chance as any. But if it ISN'T a 98, then it's probably a 7x57... The 7x57 is a decent deer round, and is seeing a small resurgence here. It has always been popular in Europe as a "stag" cartridge, and is available, loaded by several makers. I see it at shows all the time. __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

12-16-2007, 04:50 PM	#4
Dutchman Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ozarks Posts: 26	Re: deutsche waffen If it's a military mauser it's 7x57.

01-04-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Re: deutsche waffen gotta take in account that the old girl may have been re-barreled __________________