FYI- Another great thing about the VZ mausers is that the receiver makes a good start for a custom rifle. I've found the VZ rifle's i've received in the past have had smooth actions, with pretty tight tolerances given their manufacture date. I've also found their fit to after market mauser stocks and barrels better than some of the mauser receivers, excepting the k98 of course. Though, in my opinion it's a bit of a travesty to hack apart a fine working example of the k series.
When they first came on the surplus market 15+ years ago, the k's were more affordable. You'd be hard pressed to find a wehrmacht marked (Eagle and Cross, NOT Swastika) k98 in good condition these days for less than $500 bucks, not to mention the premium the sniper and paratrooper models bring.
Anywho old post, just wanted to give it an update in case anyone was curious about building a custom gun on the vz receiver. I've done .308, 22-250 Ackley Improved (my favorite cartridge), and 30-06 conversions with success. Though the magazine well won't feed the smaller 22-250 cartridge reliably, you'll need to install a single shot follower.
Enjoy, even in the original package these rifles are a hoot to shoot.