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7x57.

 

Why? Because every one of my armories is filled to the max with stockpiles of 7x57 from the M1893 and M1895 Mausers I've already purchased. Plus, the cartridge is powerful enough to kill or maim humans at long distance but the recoil does not pound the heck out of my troops. Its easy for them to shoot accurately and effectively at long ranges.

 

 

I really like the 8x57 and 30-06 for machine guns, but fired from a bolt-action rifle with a steel buttplate in tropic uniform is a bit much to ask from a relatively poorly trained soldier.

 

So...7x57 all the way.

HA! maybe that's the same reason i picked 8mm, I stocked up on Turk and every surplus i could buy before it disappeared. a Hot Loaded round and steel butt plate doesnt bother me much, not to say i am not bruised and a bit sore after a day of shooting. maybe its just the rite of passage? kind of like shooting a 416 rigby or 375HH, You know it going to bang you up a bit.

I wonder how much the impact of the round on the shooter plays a roll when deciding these factors, is the 7x57 that much smoother like a 6.5x55 recoil?

Does 30.06 count ? that would be my choice if i could steal the technology from capitalist. otherwise it would be 8x57 for my MBR.

To answer my own question on a manual or information on on use of the PSOP 4x24 i found a few PDF's that were helpful, along with sticking a laser in my bore i could see the adjustments real time. links to manuals-> http://www.geocities.com/edspad/Temp/Weapon_pic/posp1.pdf http://www.geocities.com/edspad/Temp/Weapon_pic/posp2.pdf below a Picture of my PSL. I wanted my own photo and needed to test out some photo filter software. I must have looked odd laying on the concrete

Nice!!!! I went to the Vegas Show last weekend and was feeling blue with only $95 440 rd Tin of Bulgarian 7.62x54R, until i found a mag for my PSL for $25 i would have skipped out with your find

Thanks for more History, Its great to have some of the facts when doing some PM or trying to explain the history of these fine Bolt actions.

Besides the points you already made on why the 7.65 x 53 was not adopted, I wouldn't personally want a lower powered cartridge in this full size configuration of 98k rifle. i don't mind the smaller 7.62x51 in my FR8's but they are closer to a carbine in my opinion.

Is the FN 7.65 x 53 a superior cartridge in military form or just like any other it has advantage/disadvantage and the push for this was just from a monetary stand point.

Must Be nice to be able to buy from J&G You see i am a Gang Banger from clark county thus i cant buy from AZ..no one carries the stock of surplus or can touch there prices here in Vegas.

For $160 more you can get a GI-16 from http://www.olyarms.com/index.php?option=co...ge&Itemid=1 Olympic arms, I like this carbine as much as my Armalite. also i would check with DPMS they have some solid rifles at low cost http://www.dpmsinc.com/ other wise i would be a bit nervous of a century parts build myself.

After years of crying over the fact i didn't buy a SVD before they became out of my price range and Drooling over something that wasn't as important as mortgage, shoes for the children or a second dress for the wife i bought a Romanian PSL FPK from TGI http://www.tnguns.com/shop/ my first range visit our targets didn't work out so well so i didn't get to play with the scope close up (50 yards) so i couldn't see real time what my adjustments were doing, I returned home and started searching for information on how to adjust the settings and i have some info. My question is does anyone have/ know of more information beside the vague PDF"s i have found online. Oh yes, and the iron sights worked fine.

Thanks for the History bilurey, that information gives truth or reason behind why manufactures make the decisions that they do.

As far as re-barreling i decided to just use what i have, i didn't get into the pricing with my smith but i am sure it wouldn't be cheap proposition.

When i picked up my action i found that the stock had been notched for the bolt, so i was committed to using this stock for a this bolt. so with that in mind i cut sanded stained and sealed my old stock. it didnt look to bad. so i will hold off on a boyds for now, The only thing remaining is to aluma hyde paint action and barrel, 40mm or 50mm scope then some rings.

The Yugo Mausers tend to have very good barrels on them and are some of the best candidates to keep in 8x57 and sporterize.

 

Here is one I did using the issue barrel:

 

 

Sorry to all those who have already seen this one a million times, lol. But, it shows how well these rifles can shoot, even with open sights. And, it also shows how the issue barrel can be reworked to a more pleasing profile.

 

 

8mm barrels are not that hard to come by. If you are looking for pre-chambered barrels then they are as are people with the proper reamer. If however, you are willing to start from a blank then there are numerous makers.

Very Nice, I think i am going to go with that style stock as well maybe in pepper. Until today i didnt know i had the option of starting from a blank. after talking to the smith and you guys i know better.

I have a few Mauser's (2) m24/47 (3) M48 (3) FR8 (1) VZ24 (1) 98/22 i have allowed myself to sporterize one M48 and MolyCoat and stain/seal One of the FR8's that the parkerizing and stock was in sad condition. the remaining rifles i just maintain.

Not accurate enough with the old barrel? I'm sure you are aware that you can get good original or German k98 take-off barrels to replace the old one. You can also go mild to wild in cost for aftermarket military contour barrels. That's your call. A good place to look is www.sporterexpress.com. Maybe someone here has something that you can use. Good old rifle, good luck.

 

http://www.sporterexpress.com/

 

Spiris

Thanks for the response Spiris

Yes my old barrel is in good shape, my concern there was that it wouldnt look right in a after market stock with the front sights still mounted up, the gun smith

informed me today they are silver soldered in place and removed them. along with a drill/tap for scope and forged my bolt.

Yes i have a few barrels or take offs for my mausers, but i didnt find many hits on 8mm mauser barrels other than military take offs. I learned today that he can make me any contour i want.

Hey All

I'm back to playing with my Yugo M48. I'm going to visit a smith in the morning and see what options he might be able to offer me as far as what barrels there are available in (7.92mm) Mauser. My rifle had the front sight cut off and re crowned for a ATI stock i tried, after that failed i mounted a B-square scout mount with a 2x20. that worked for a few years. now I'm back to either installing a replacement military barrel or a aftermarket barrel and drill tap for traditional scope mount. my questions are

#1 what commercial barrels are available in 8mm Mauser

#2 (if i reinstall a military barrel) has anyone have experience with accumount scope mounts (Steel long side Mounts)

http://accumounts.com/

picture of my last setup