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Offline stkokes

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1909 Argentine Mauser 30-06
« on: December 06, 2009, 05:51:26 PM »
What kind of accuracy can be expected of 1909 Argentine mauser sporters in 30-06?  I believe that the barrels were originally for 7.65 Argentine (31 caliber) and then re-chambered to 30-06 (30 caliber).  If I buy one of the military sporters should I plan on replacing the barrel?
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Offline Gerry N.

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Re: 1909 Argentine Mauser 30-06
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2009, 08:31:38 PM »
Unless you plan to shoot cast bullets, try it first with both commercial and handloaded jacketed bullets.   You may be pleasantly surprised.

If it were mine and I was going to replace the barrel, I'd go .308 Win. or another cartridge of similar length, even so far as to go with a take-off 7.65mm Arg. barrel.  That cartridge is very underrated.

Gerry N.
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Re: 1909 Argentine Mauser 30-06
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2009, 08:40:59 PM »
Check the headspace on it.  My uncle had one years ago that was rechambered improperly and had excessive headspace.  I don't mean just a little excessive, either.  It was excessive to the point of being dangerous.  He wound up selling it to someone looking for a project gun.

Other than that, I'd say Gerry N.'s advice is sound.

Edited to fix my misreading of posters.
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Re: 1909 Argentine Mauser 30-06
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2009, 08:18:31 AM »
Might try reloading with bullets made for larger bores such as .311. Slug the barrel first and try to find bullets of the right diameter.

I have one that is rebarreled to 25-05 (Shilen barrel) and shoots wonderfully. The '09 Arg is a really good, well made, well finished M98 action.

Good luck with yours.
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Re: 1909 Argentine Mauser 30-06
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2009, 05:09:07 AM »
a gunsmith checked the headspace.  I will try to see how it groups and check the velocity on a chronograph.  If there are problems I will probably re-barrel since I have another 30-06 and don't want to mix ammo.
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Re: 1909 Argentine Mauser 30-06
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2009, 07:25:51 AM »
Use any of the .311/.312 bullets and it should shoot quite well.  An excellent cartridge.

Larry Gibson
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Re: 1909 Argentine Mauser 30-06
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2009, 04:15:05 PM »
Thanks for the replies.  I will slug the 30-06 re-chambered Argentine barrel.  I  also have a 7.65 Arg military barrel sporter that shoots really well so there is no reason using .311 or .312 bullets should not help the 30-06.  It is 15 below so it may be awhile before I get out shooting.  Thanks again.
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