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Post by bigbrowndog on Jun 14, 2021 21:20:02 GMT -5
If it’s a “64” based on the 9.3x64 then it’s bigger diameter than a standard 8x57 or 30-06 case, the “64” really doesn’t tell us anything except length. I just looked up the 8x64, it is a .470 base diameter case, so any 30-06 sized case would work. Although depending on how deep the corrosion is in the chamber it may not clean it up sufficiently Trapr
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 14, 2021 21:30:51 GMT -5
That's why I like the 9.3x62. It's a tad larger and usually cleans up those chambers nicely.
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Post by nolongcolt on Jun 15, 2021 0:42:34 GMT -5
But the muzzle diameter might get to be an issue, as JES and others like to have a certain amount of steel left after rebore. Depends on current diameter. Too bad its pitted, the 8x64 is a good round, working with one myself.
I had a Mark X Mauser 8x57 rechambered to the 64. I like the round. It has a bit more potential than the 30-06 or even the 8mm-06 or 8x60.
The great 7x64 is the 8x64 necked down. I have both and like them.
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Post by mart on Jun 15, 2021 14:29:00 GMT -5
JES recommends.200 over groove diameter. A 9.3 (.366) would want a minimum muzzle diameter of .566”.
If a 9.3x62 will clean it up that would be an awesome choice. Another great option would be a 375 Whelen or 400 Whelen.
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Post by ryan on Jun 18, 2021 8:05:37 GMT -5
I've used Wayne York at Oregunsmithing a couple of times for reboring and was very happy with his work - he was recommended to me by Jack Huntington. He rebored a Remington 7600 30-06 to 35 Whelen and a Forbes 30-06 to 338-06. Worth a look. www.oregunsmithingllc.com/Reboring-Relining-MuzzleBrake.html
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jun 18, 2021 12:08:41 GMT -5
Great leads! Looks a doable future to a neat old rifle that I've found out was purchased in Germany just after the war, old walnut stock that is classic old European. Hope for a rebirth of this rifle. Thanks again.
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Post by z1r on Jun 20, 2021 18:21:31 GMT -5
If you have exterior barrel pitting, then rebarrel it. A good smith can replicate the contour.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jun 21, 2021 10:44:38 GMT -5
Pondering
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