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