donmarkey Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 I got a VZ24 project mauser in a parts lot I bought. After farther inspection I found out that the magazine and receiver was opened up to 3.56in. It has a mag bolt that's properly notched to the receiver and a 7mm rem mag barrel. The receiver opening measures 3.78in and an unaltered vz24 measures 3.47in. So it's been opened up .31 towards the front. This is just shy of a long magnums dimensions. The thing feeds beautifly and is in overall good shape, I'd hate to scrap it, but if it'd be unsafe I will. I would have it reheat treated if kept. Any thoughts? -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 There have been a fair number of Model 98's opened up for 375 H&H, apparently without undue problems. The VZ24 is one action that should be OK to open up if ever there was one. Most folks would not open the action up that far for a 7mm Rem Mag, but the work could have been done for another cartridge originally. If there is any meat at all behind the lower lug, I would probably shoot it. Clemson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimro Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 It looks like it was opened up for a magnum of some sort. I'd have it heat treated and then chamber it for a "modest magnum" like the 376 Steyr, 9.3x62 or 35 Whelen. Jimro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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