Mauser 48 or 24/47 with Leupold extra high rings???

Question

I'm looking at buying a Mauser as a late summer project. I think it would be an excellant medium range big game rifle and fills a niche I am needing.

I don't want a scout scope nor a S & K insta-mount. Keeping it in it's original condition isn't a priority for me since it's "till death do us part". My main concern is keeping the military look but having a dependable sporting rifle.

Obvouisly there are better choices like a howa, stevens, mossy, etc but I have enough of those already.

The question:

If a Mauser 48 is drilled and tapped, will the bolt and safety clear using the Leupold "extra high" rings???

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

I think it will

Answer 2

The 48 has the turned bolt so all you have to do is get the modified safety to install on the rear of the bolt.  There is an interesting article a Gun Digest (sometime last year) about a guy who had one fitted with a scope and how it shot.  You can't go wrong with what you are doing; it will outlast both of us.