tinkerfive Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I was wondering what safe & sane uses you could use a small ring 98 for and for that matter when a large ring is ground down to remove a crest or pitting. When I say small ring 98 I mean an OD of about 1.33 with 1.1 threading. Being a reasonable person, I wouldn't think of trying to make a magnum out of such a receiver. They have been used as a battle rifle with the 8 X 57 so I'm wondering if they are suitable for ' 06' based cartirdges like .25, .270, .30, .338, and 35 Weelan. If not, what are they suitable for? Thanks Tinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I think I would stick with 257 Roberts, 7x57 Mauser, 6.5x55 Mauser, 300 Savage, 250 Savage or similar, low pressure but enormously useable cartridges. The receiver walls on those small ring -- large thread receivers is very, very thin. One of the fellows in my class is currently building a 257 Roberts on a Polish small ring receiver. Clemson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies dad Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I built a 257 Roberts out of mine. Fine rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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