fyrd

Ok, I have some pictures, (.jpg) but I can't copy and paste them in. How do I get them here? Fyrd

I am with odies dad, I have run into this before. This is a year old thread. Did you ever get it sorted out?

LOL, I sired five children and married into two more, three daughters. Beware Dad, I am fully convinced that daughters are God's retribution for a man's misspent youth. From birth until about 12-13 she will be the jewel of your heart and wrap you around her finger in ways you cannot fathom right now. When she discovers boys she will rip you off her finger, break your heart, look up at you and say, "But Daddyyyyyy" and your heart will melt. My youngest daughter was a girly girl fashionista who went into the Navy. They laughed when she raised her hand and told them she could shoot. They quit laughing when she was barely nudged out of first place at qualifications. She is 29 now with two beautiful daughters of her own. (FYI, Grandpa is a much funner job that Dad) You have a great adventure ahead of you. Take the time to savor it often.

Will do, thanks

I don't have much talent or patience, and I am pretty much techno-amish, but I will see what I can do. Fyrd

Thanks everyone, I am fond of 7x57 as well, and like I said we already load it. I ran across a place that says that for $38.00 they will sell me an insert that will allow 7.62x39 (AK/SKS ammo) in the rifle. I have heard about such things for years. I have read rave reviews, I have read total condemnations of them. Has anyone hear had any first hand knowledge or know someone with first hand knowledge of these inserts. For $38 I am tempted to try it.... Not sure this is allowed, but here is the link. (Moderator, please delete if this is against rules) http://www.mcace.com/ Fyrd

I helped a friend rebarrel his Turk (KKale) into a 22-250 Ackley Improved. We had some fun, used the original stock and did a mannlicher stock, creatively reshaped the original safety to work under the scope and polished the trigger to a nice smooth crisp let-off. It isn’t the prettiest in the world, but it shoots about 3/4 minute of angle or better with the right loads. I am in the process of turning my Turk (KKale) into a 7.62x51. Fyrd

I understand the reasons to leave it 7.65x53 but it really isn't feasible for me to inventory another caliber like that. Five boxes of factory ammo are the same cost as a 7x57 barrel from Midway. (Have used one, a really big fan). As well that same $100 will rent a finish reamer and gauges to adjust to 7.7 Jap, (which I already load). Thank you all for the time to respond, especially the warnings about the limitations of the 1891. Fyrd

Hello, I am Fyrd and I am new here. I have a topic that is probably broadly familiar and I need some input. I am about to purchase one of those guns we all come across from time to time. Not one on my want list, but too good a deal to pass up. This one is a Loewe Berlin 1891 Argentine Mauser. It has the crest ground and is sporterized, probably by a professional. That rich German Blue is about 90%,and the perfect fit and finish. With a classic Weaver K-4 with a post it reeks of that between the wars classic sporter. I have never been a fan of the 1891, but this specimin is just too good to pass up. The problem: I don't load 7.65x53 nor do I care to do so. I have done some research and would ask for opinions and suggestions about how to proceed. Plan 1. Rechamber the gun to 7.7 jap, a caliber I already load. From the reloading manuals I have scene the chamber should clean up nicely. The information I have indicate that mild loads of the 7.7 shouldn't overpower the 1891. Thoughts? Plan 2. I have heard of there being a chamber insert that allows one to fire 7.62x39 in these guns. Anyone heard of this? Any clue where to find one? Plan 3. Rebarrel to 7x57 Mauser, which we also currently load. (Note: the way I am getting this gun precludes me from selling it right away......) Thanks Fyrd