The OP already has a long action. Which is unusual in a K98.
Thinking it might be a commercial action?
06' is a fair bit longer than the 57mm length cartridges that the K98 was built for.
I'm shooting 284 Win out of a long commercial Mauser type action.
Whether for the long action, or the intermediate Mauser(K98) action you are going to have to open up the feed lip on the magazine for anything 284 based due to the larger case diameter for smooth feeding.
Having shot a 600 yard match with a sporter barrel, i can attest thst it's not just shooter. Mostly shooter ability, yes i'd agree, but some equipment is involved for small groups at distance.
I can also tell you that a Mauser with a 1.5 contour barrel will weigh 10 lbs.
If you want lighter weight, but also shoot small groups consistently at distance i would recommend a Proof Research barrel. Which would set you back about $900.
Thinking it might be a commercial action?
06' is a fair bit longer than the 57mm length cartridges that the K98 was built for.
I'm shooting 284 Win out of a long commercial Mauser type action.
Whether for the long action, or the intermediate Mauser(K98) action you are going to have to open up the feed lip on the magazine for anything 284 based due to the larger case diameter for smooth feeding.
Having shot a 600 yard match with a sporter barrel, i can attest thst it's not just shooter. Mostly shooter ability, yes i'd agree, but some equipment is involved for small groups at distance.
I can also tell you that a Mauser with a 1.5 contour barrel will weigh 10 lbs.
If you want lighter weight, but also shoot small groups consistently at distance i would recommend a Proof Research barrel. Which would set you back about $900.