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Offline ibfestus

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Post war Spanish Mauser
« on: June 27, 2007, 11:19:27 AM »
I have a 98 large ring barreled action from the LaCaruna Arsenal dated 1958.  It has already been drilled and tapped with a new bolt handle and low scope safety.  Is this action strong enough to be built into a .35 Whelan or equivalent  caliber or do I need to upgrade to a stronger action?

I bought this item at an estate sale for a very low price and can always make it into a .257 Robts. or 7X57.

Thanks for any input.
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Re: Post war Spanish Mauser
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2007, 02:05:24 PM »
 You can make a 98 Mauser into any caliber in the book.
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Re: Post war Spanish Mauser
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2007, 07:59:58 AM »
 I would consider having a professional check it's hardness, as Spanish Mausers, and LaCoruna's in particular, were a little soft.

The original caliber was 7X57(OK), and some were converted to .308 - but I wouldn't recommend shooting full-charge, high-intensity loads in one.
If you handload, I would try to keep pressures low- under 40,000 PSI.
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Re: Post war Spanish Mauser
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2007, 10:49:07 AM »
FYI.  The action has the original barrel still attached and it is 8X57 caliber.
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Re: Post war Spanish Mauser
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2007, 06:40:31 PM »
 8x 57 is one of if not my favorite cartidges..
I wonder why nobody makes a 35x57?
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Re: Post war Spanish Mauser
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2007, 12:48:09 AM »
Quote from: Aardvark on June 30, 2007, 06:40:31 PM
8x 57 is one of if not my favorite cartidges..
I wonder why nobody makes a 35x57?

    They do and did it's called 9x57mm Mauser
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Re: Post war Spanish Mauser
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2007, 04:34:04 AM »
Here is that info---Thanks for the tip!
http://www.african-hunter.com/9x57_mauser.htm
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