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See pages 4-6 here. I believe what you need may be easy under current U.S. regulations. I can't speak to German requirements.

I had looked into CDI before, but I like the Voere magazine release better. I know that Pacific Tool and Gauge is known both for high quality and somewhat lacking customer service. That may be why you've had a hard time reaching them. I did take a look at their site tonight, and their prices...

I also use IMR 4064. My preferred bullet has always been 250gr. Kodiak bonded bullets (made in Alaska), but as they are no longer available (I bought up the last of them directly from the manufacturer before he passed), I will likely switch to Swift A-Frames when I run out.

Hi, Chris. I originally posted this in 2019 (before the world went crazy). I'm still very interested and a little surprised at how difficult it is to get these in the U.S. The rifle I had at the time of my original post was a previously sporterized Mauser (VZ-24, actually) in 30-06 that I...

I think there is negligible real world difference between the 338-06 and 35 Whelen. My personal preference is the 35, but either will perform well on grizzly if that is your eventual goal. If you're considering a rebore, I might lean toward the 338-06 depending on how heavy the barrel you...

How do you define "old?" I'm 46. Most of my hunting rifles are are 20-40 years older than I am. I have a particular affinity for Swedish Mausers, and I firmly believe everyone should own at least 1 sporterized Mauser. My younger son (15) is the only 1 of my kids that really hunts these days...

Right on. I have both and use both.

The vast majority of my hunting shots have been under 100 yards (truthfully, probably under 50 yards), but the 2 longest shots I have ever taken (1 slightly under 400 yards, 1 slightly over) were at a moose and a caribou with a 270. I would not have taken either shot if I thought I was going to...

I've asked several moose and caribou if they thought I should have used something other than a 270 on them.....none have ever complained.

My CZ550 is named "Barack" after the greatest gun salesman in American history. I've been hunting with Barack since 2009 and couldn't be more satisfied. I agree with Code4 that the factory trigger and bedding are fine. I've actually used the set trigger on a couple of longish shots on moose...

All of my bolt actions are CRF. I don't necessarily think that PF is a bad thing, but I think that CRF rifles in general tend to be of higher quality than PF rifles. I'm sure some will take exception to this, but if a manufacturer is cutting costs by producing a PF action instead of CRF...

I can't speak to leopard hunting, so I won't pretend to. I can speak to the 30-30. Mine is an early '50s Model 94 with a Williams peep sight. My youngest son has an identical one a couple years newer than mine. It is, of course, an excellent deer rifle. I bought mine specifically to use on...

First off.....congrats on the new rifle. I simply don't think you can go wrong with a CZ 550. One of my big regrets is that I didn't buy more of them back in the '90s when my local gun shop was selling them in the $400-$500 range. Unfortunately, I was young and poor at the time. I've not...

Oddly enough, even though I see 270 ammo on the shelves at local stores, I've never come across another Interior Alaska hunter that regularly uses it. I imagine it may be more popular in Southeast than in the Interior. Personally, I think it is the ideal caribou and sheep gun, and a good moose...

He will probably be convinced for years now that the Grendel is the best deer cartridge in the world. My son was the same with the 30-30 after killing his caribou, and I was at that age after killing my first deer with an '06.

I did that about a year ago. They did respond, but said that they could not ship to the US....even for gun parts. I have friends in Canada, and eventually I may just buy through them, but it is frustrating. You'd think there would be enough of a market in the US for someone to pick them up.

I've had the same problem. I'd very much like to buy some of Voere's stuff, but they're nearly impossible to find in the US except for the odd used one you can find online. There are distributors in Canada, but that's the best I've been able to find so far.

Very nice. I started both of my sons out with an old pre-64 Winchester 94 in 30-30 with a peep sight. It keeps them honest. They say that here in Alaska the farther from Anchorage you get, the smaller the rifles get. There is a lot of truth to that. Within its limitations, the 30-30 is a...

I use 250 gr Kodiak bonded bullets in my current Whelen. There is no doubt that it packs a wallop, but there is nothing I hunt (including Alaskan grizzly & brown bears) that I wouldn't feel equally confident going after with either a 35 Whelen or 338-06. They're both perfectly capable, and my...

I have 1 35 Whelen and I'm building another one, but I can't say that it is better than the 338-06. My dad hunts with a 338-06, and there is no significant real world difference between the 2. I used to think the 338-06 might have an advantage in bullet selection, but I don't think that is...

I actually don't think US customs would be a problem. My issue so far has been finding a supplier willing to ship to the US. The federal government doesn't regulate magazines, and neither does the state of Alaska, so I have no worries there. It's just a matter of getting them.

I tried Sporteque about a year ago. They won't ship to the US. I'm not sure if they'd sell to me in person if I tried next time I'm in Canada, but I'm assuming it isn't a stock item so I wouldn't be able to just drop by and pick one up off the shelf. I do have a few contacts in Canada that I...

@Major Khan, this was fascinating reading. I think it is safe to say that most Americans are ignorant of your perspective on Indian history and don't know much beyond (maybe) the movie Gandhi. I don't have any particular desire to ever visit India or Pakistan, but I think you have added...

I currently own a 35 Whelen that started life as a Ruger 77 Mk II in 30-06 and was rebarrelled before I bought it. It has a 1:14 twist. I've used it for the last 15 years or so with 250 gr. Kodiak bullets (no longer available, unfortunately). I've killed several moose and at least 1 caribou...

Bump to top. Still interested in finding a U.S. source for these if possible.

Look for VZ-24 actions made by Brno. Even ones made during the war seem to have a good reputation. I have one that I stripped off a very "well used" 30-06 sporter. The action has the Guatemalan crest, indicating that it is from the 1930s. I turned it into a very heavy 22-250 that shoots...

If the new 6.5s are still around in 80 years our grandkids can have this discussion. The 270 is proven and, with modern bullets, better than it ever was back when Jack O'Connor was writing about it. I use 140 gr. Nosler Accubonds in mine. I don't find it to be a "compromise" in any way...

My 2 favorite rifles are a CZ 550 and a Husqvarna 1640. It's hard for me to even pick up a Winchester, Ruger, etc. after handling either one of them. I've never experienced a single problem with my CZ, and my only regret is that I didn't buy a few more of them back in the late '90s when the...

I have a 35 Whelen. My dad has a 338/06. Under real world hunting conditions, I don't think there's any significant difference between them. I'd give the edge to the 338/06 due to bullet selection, but aside from that 1 will do everything the other will do.

I've been trying (so far unsuccessfully) to find a U.S. supplier or someone willing to ship to the U.S. for Voere's 98 Mauser detachable magazine conversion kits. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. For starters, I'm just interested in pricing and availability...

The Fortymile herd is probably not your best bet if you're thinking of traveling to Alaska for what might be a once in a lifetime caribou hunt. The hunt is on a quota system with different opening dates for residents vs. non-residents, there are no guarantees how long it will stay open each...

I've never known the 270 to be inadequate. "I PERSONALLY" consider it to be the ultimate caribou, Dall sheep, and mountain goat rifle for Alaska, and I know a few other Alaskans that agree. I have also used it with good results on moose, including one a touch over 300 yards. I haven't had to...

I have hunted with my 35 Whelen in Alaska for many years now. I always find it amusing when I see someone who has not used it claim that it is not suitable for "long range" or is good for anything "except big Alaskan bears." I have killed Alaska moose (not the small Shiras moose) with mine at...

This is Richards stock.

I have one on my 35 Whelen and another on a 22-250. Both very nice pieces of wood & great value for the money. I'll be ordering another soon.

The HVA 1600 is a fine action. My first big game rifle was a 30-06 built on an early one of these with the steel bottom metal. I got it for my 12th birthday in 1987 and still hunt with it now. I have killed bears, deer, and caribou with it. Just this afternoon I bought another one of these...

I ended up taking it off of my friend's hands. Upon further inspection, I think that it is highly unlikely that it is a Musgrave. I did come across a reference to a Model S98 in connection with Musgrave when I was looking for information on the internet, but I don't think this rifle has any...

I don't know the serial number. A friend of mine just bought it and sent me some pictures. I believe it is a Brno action, which I've been told Musgrave used at one time. He didn't mention anything except the barrel markings I already mentioned, and nothing else shows up in the pictures he...

This is a topic that never gets old. I currently have 3 favorite calibers....30-06, 270 Win., and 35 Whelen. My favorite rifle, however, is my '06. It is built on a Husqvarna 1640 action with a Krieger barrel and French walnut stock. It was my first big game rifle and still my favorite.

I just found this forum today as I was trying to find information on a rifle I have been researching. I believe it may be a Musgrave, but they are not well known in the U.S. It is a Mauser action, with a Monte Carlo stock, Weaver (possibly) bases, and a fold down rear sight. The barrel is...