Functions as it should...
This action mandrel is as you would hope to get…accurate dimensions, excellent machining. Fits correctly and functions properly.
Impossible to do good without it!
I bought one of these years ago when the small ring Mauser were plentiful. Works fantastic and a lathe due to its superior quality. I put mine between centers on the lathe before I used it and it had zero run out. Mixed truing up receivers easy, quick, and correct. I had one I made 50 years ago that was not nearly as good. Allows you to get an accurate and perfect fit for your Barrel
GOOD TOOL
Before I used the tool I checked it for run out, and found none. The steel the tool is made of has been hardened, and showed no signs of wear after the work was finished; it should last forever. I faced 3 Mauser 98 receivers using this tool, and a lathe. One receiver was a WW 2 production German 98K, one was WW 2 production Czechoslovakian, and one pre-war on a Thomas Bland & Sons custom rifle. In all instances the tool worked perfectly. Expect tight threads, and if the receiver is clamped in a vice be certain that it isn't so tight that that it temporarily deforms the receiver enough to bind on the threads.
Anderson Services Gunsmith Prefered!
Purchased as a replacement to our old one that had seen decades of use and abuse. Only used it once but knowing Brownells quality we fully expect a few more decades out of this new one.
Nice equipment
This worked well when blueprinting my action. The 338 Ultra mag Built shot a 0.268 group with 250 grain Lapua bullets and a healthy load of N560. nice for a hunting gun and have the pictures to prove it. would buy again.
