mexican mauser conversion?

pepemarine · December 8, 2001, 09:12 PM

I own a mexican mauser in 7X57 with a very poor barrel and a .308 blank which I want to modify and build a .300 WSM will the action hold? or should I ream the blank to .308 win?

looks like the .300 wsm has the same twist?
if factible where can I get the reamers?

George Stringer · December 9, 2001, 09:21 AM

Pepemarine, the only Mexican Mausers I can think of are all large ring 98 intermediate actions. Assuming everything else being equal; the action isn't soft, no lug set back etc. I see no reason why it wouldn't handle the short magnum. You can buy the reamer from Clymer or Brownells or rent it from Shawnie rentals at www.reamerrentals.com. George

December 8, 2001, 09:12 PM	#1
pepemarine Member Join Date: February 18, 2001 Location: old mexico Posts: 94	mexican mauser conversion? I own a mexican mauser in 7X57 with a very poor barrel and a .308 blank which I want to modify and build a .300 WSM will the action hold? or should I ream the blank to .308 win? looks like the .300 wsm has the same twist? if factible where can I get the reamers?

December 9, 2001, 09:21 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Pepemarine, the only Mexican Mausers I can think of are all large ring 98 intermediate actions. Assuming everything else being equal; the action isn't soft, no lug set back etc. I see no reason why it wouldn't handle the short magnum. You can buy the reamer from Clymer or Brownells or rent it from Shawnie rentals at www.reamerrentals.com. George