I JUST BOUGHT A CUSTOM FN MAUSER IN 30 COUGAR CALIBER

[buckstix]

I JUST BOUGHT A CUSTOM FN MAUSER IN 30 COUGAR CALIBER

Its a nice looking rifle with a Striped Maple stock with several contrasting inlays. It was made in the 1960s. I don't have the rifle in hand yet. I should have it by early next week.

Here's my question .... what is a 30 Cougar? It doesn't come with brass or dies an I will do a chamber cast when it arrives.
So, in the meantime .. what is a 30 Cougar?

http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/cougar-000.jpg

 

[Doug Hamilton]

I JUST BOUGHT A CUSTOM FN MAUSER IN 30 COUGAR CALIBER

Its a nice looking rifle with a Striped Maple stock with several contrasting inlays. It was made in the 1960s. I don't have the rifle in hand yet. I should have it by early next week.

Here's my question .... what is a 30 Cougar? It doesn't come with brass or dies an I will do a chamber cast when it arrives.
So, in the meantime .. what is a 30 Cougar?

http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/cougar-000.jpg

I just looked it up on the internet. Says it"s a modified .30-30 case necked back and with a steeper shoulder. It wss designed for use in handguns with barrels as short as 10 inches.
If that's true, I don't know why someone would build a custom rifle on it unless they wanted a rifle and handgun in the same cartridge.
Hope that helps.

Doug

 

[Rolly]

The write up that shows with your new gun says this a “Classic Style” stock. It’s sure a different classic than what I’d call a classic style. I like the tiger stripes!

 

[buckstix]

I just looked it up on the internet. Says it"s a modified .30-30 case necked back and with a steeper shoulder. It wss designed for use in handguns with barrels as short as 10 inches.
If that's true, I don't know why someone would build a custom rifle on it unless they wanted a rifle and handgun in the same cartridge.
Hope that helps.

Doug

I also saw that post, but it was not conclusive. The rifle's seller inspected the bolt face and chamber. He advised the rifle was not chambered for a rimmed cartridge. I will know for sure when I do a chamber cast next week.

 

[Doug Hamilton]

I also saw that post, but it was not conclusive. The rifle's seller inspected the bolt face and chamber. He advised the rifle was not chambered for a rimmed cartridge. I will know for sure when I do a chamber cast next week.

Let us know what you find out. I'm curious now!

 

[Cheesehead]

The wood looks really nice. I’m also curious what .30 cougar is

 

[AZDAVE]

Nice looking rifle, I saw it the last time I was up at WLM. Will be interesting to see what you have once a chamber cast is done.

 

[buckstix]

Nice looking rifle, I saw it the last time I was up at WLM. Will be interesting to see what you have once a chamber cast is done.

I sure hope its not some 30-30 variation. I can't believe someone would build such a beautiful custom rifle that weighs nearly 9 pounds, and then have it chambered for 30-30.

 

[colorado]

I thought all cougars were over 40

 

[whisk(e)y hunter]

30 Cougar is the early stages of a round that will become, in time, 30 Mellencamp

 

[Tex .416]

I sure hope its not some 30-30 variation. I can't believe someone would build such a beautiful custom rifle that weighs nearly 9 pounds, and then have it chambered for 30-30.

Very nice looking rifle. No checkering really displays the beautiful wood. Rebarreling is easy enough if so desired. You have a very neat and interesting collection.

 

[Denvir Tire]

I thought all cougars were over 40

I was honestly expecting some bikini photos...

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

30 Cougar is the early stages of a round that will become, in time, 30 Mellencamp

It hurts so good

 

[Hififile324]

You may have a proprietary .30 caliber, cut with a reamer from Cougar Cutting Tools Inc. Michigan. They make custom roughing and finishing reamers and step reamers. I have used their reamers and they are exceptional. Check your barrel and see if there is a Barrel Stamp for the barrel maker and give them a call (if they are still around). Your rifle is styled in the early 1960's Lawson, Weatherby, Winslow look of that era. A cool look for the time period!

SAFETY: DO NOT CHAMBER A LIVE ROUND! Do not guess what round your chamber is or "Might Be"! If you do not know, have the barrel pulled, set back and rechambered in a cartridge you want. It is definitely a cool rifle worth shooting!!

 

[MS 9x56]

Can’t imagine a 30-30 based wildcat making it hurt so good? If that’s a 98 action it could be rebored to something that would “make it hurt so good”.

 

[Hififile324]

By the way, nobody makes dies for a .30 Cougar. If the gun is indeed a proprietary cartridge, the gunmaker that cut the chamber might have used the same tooling to cut a matching set of reloading dies. This was common in the early 60's, and famed gunmakers like Vern O'brien of Las Vegas gave you a set of dies with purchase of the rifle for one of his unique calibers.

 

[The creed]

if it shoots any thing like it looks you made a really good choice purchasing.

 

[lkydvl]

Only reference I can locate is that of a necked down 357 Auto Mag called the 30 Cougar.

Do a chamber cast and you will be able to figure out what it is, what brass can be made from etc.

 

[Tanks]

I’m also curious what .30 cougar is

Yeah, usually cougars start at .40+

 

[buckstix]

I will know for sure when I do a chamber cast next week.