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Its easy to put a dab of black epoxy on the front sight and file that down to get the right elevation.

You have an elm stock too. Nice rifle!!!

The M24/47 and M48 actions are about 1/4 in. shorter than the standard K98k action. You can find Yugo '98 mausers built on the WWII German action, look for "Mod 98" on the left side of the receiver...

Nice rifle!!!
That looks to be about a 3 in. group at 100 yds. Probably within factory accuracy specs for that rifle.
If I can shoot 3 in. groups with a military surplus rifle and iron sights, I...

The receiver is just unblued polished carbon steel.
If it's bubba'd, for $300 it would make a great basis for a sporter if you do the work yourself. The 1909 Argentine action is possibly the finest...

I don't know about the Spanish M43 rifles, but I know that there were some Yugoslav M48 rifles without crests designated M48BO.

http://milsurpshooter.net/topic/37579/M48bo-1st-model

You have a real treasure there - a Holy Grail for many Mauser collectors.

I'm glad that standard .30-06 worked in your rifle.

New ammo or reloads? Maybe you have a tight chamber. Try headspace gauges and see. Also, your chamber might be rough. Examine your fired brass for rough spots.
I have an FR8 too, but no problems...

I could see that, if the chamber neck is tight and you're using military brass. I used commercial brass in the Arisaka with no problems.
If the round with the .311/.312 bullet chambers easily, I...

Just reload the 30-06 with .311/.312 bullets. I inherited a sporterized 7.7 Arisaka converted to .308 Win (barrel set back and re-chambered) from my Dad and I just used .311/.312 bullets. It shot...

It may have been mildly sporterized, but fortunately not drilled/tapped. It looks as if only the front part of the stock has been chopped off. If you care enough to restore it to it's original...