Interarms actions

[glockster157]

Does anyone know what action lengths the Interarms Mark X mausers came in? I have one in 243 and I am interested in a new stock but I can't tell if it is a short action or not. It measures a little over 6.5" from the front of the receiver to the back of the bolt release.

[bvarnell]

Not familiar with Interarms, but all .243's should be a short action.

[roverboy]

I've heard these are based on '98 Mauser actions but, I could be wrong. A 98 will be 7 7/8". It sounds like you have a shorter action though. I would think somebody would make a stock for these.

[gregintenn]

I believe they came in long and magnum; not short, but I'm not 100% certain.

[Caster]

Not familiar with Interarms, but all .243's should be a short action.

No that's not true at all. Savage built lots of short action cartridges on a long action receiver.

[gregintenn]

No that's not true at all. Savage built lots of short action cartridges on a long action receiver.

So did Winchester.

 

I need to correct my previous statement. In addition to a long and magnum action, there was also an Interarms mini mauser action. If anyone has one in 223 they'd part with, please send me a PM. :wave:

[glockster157]

OK, I picked up a stock and learned this. All the interarms actions are the same length from 22-250 to 300 mag. They just used a smaller magazine and throated the actions for the short cartridges. The mini mauser was made for the 223 size cases and the Whitworths were magnum length for the 375 H&H and 458 Win Mag's.

[gregintenn]

I'll add this. They are top notch guns at a value price when you stumble across one.

[RichardR]

I'll add this. They are top notch guns at a value price when you stumble across one.

Agreed.