Rebarrel 1891 Argentine?
Ive got a really sweet 1891 Argentine Mauser with a shot out barrel that Id like to retube. Has anyone tried a Swedish 6.5X55 barrel in an 1891? I know the threads are slightly different and the shank...
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The 6.5 would be a good choice. The greater thread diameter in my source is listed .005 smaller than the '91 which might make it a tiny bit loose. Pitch is the same. The 6.5 shank is listed as .070...
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Thanks BobVZ! That's exactly the type of info I'm looking for! I'm really leaning toward the 6.5mmX55 so I can load them down and my better-lookin-half can shoot it and not complain too much!Now all...
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Frank,You may have trouble finding one cheap. There is one currently on E-Bay going for over $175 with 3 days left on the auction! Demand for them has really increased since the supply dried up. When...
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I wonder if the 7mmX57 will cycle through the magazine? (It's 4mm longer after all) That barrel sounds great and if the round will work I'm all over it!!!Thanks for the info!!! I'll keep you posted.FL
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The 7x57 should work fine. The max overall length is just .09 inch longer than the 7.65. If you are reloading you can control that. Plus, you would only reach near that length with heavy, long...
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