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Old March 5, 2011, 01:26 AM   #14
HiBC
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Does it cock on opening,or closing?That is a general way to sort out if it might be a 98 small ring.The Mexican mauser in 7x57 is what I hope you have.
Those are a prize,and reasonably strong,with the features of the 98.
I'd recomend a general safety check to include headspace,firing pin tip,firing pin hole,trigger and safety.The headspace and firing pin are about hot gas,eyes,etc.
Likely she will shoot at modest ranges.Study up some on Ken Waters 7-30 Waters.It will kill a deer just fine.I do not suggest a conversion.I suggest the performance level,velocity and bullet weights,are adequate.They can be easily and safely loaded in a 7x57.
A 139,140 gr bullet at 2400 or so is more than enough for a 150 yd deer gun.
The 7x57 stands just fine as it is.If it is a Mex action,and you feel compelled to rebarrel,the .257 roberts and the 6mm Rem are just necked down 7x57's.They will feed fine.
But,the 7x57 is fine
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