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Harry Bonar · June 18, 2008, 06:11 PM

Sir;
I'd call Douglas barrels at Charleston W. Va. They will turn you just any contour you want and short chamber it at a very good price.
There are no flies on the 8 X 57 JS cartridge loaded as Germany loaded it. They loaded it at about 50,000 cup and it's a great cartridge, often refered to as "the 30-06 of Germany!"
They will also test your action (rockwell) and barrel it up for you.
Jim is always right - be sure it has no Nazi markings on it or is special in any way; and check the action for "set-back."
Harry B.

June 18, 2008, 06:11 PM	#3
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	mauser bbl. Sir; I'd call Douglas barrels at Charleston W. Va. They will turn you just any contour you want and short chamber it at a very good price. There are no flies on the 8 X 57 JS cartridge loaded as Germany loaded it. They loaded it at about 50,000 cup and it's a great cartridge, often refered to as "the 30-06 of Germany!" They will also test your action (rockwell) and barrel it up for you. Jim is always right - be sure it has no Nazi markings on it or is special in any way; and check the action for "set-back." Harry B.