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sauerfan · April 13, 2009, 04:08 AM

Hi Slivver,

please, don’t extend the chambers to 2 ¾“. This will decrease the value, as it will ruin originality of the gun. Better use cartridges in 2 9/16” ( 2 ½) or in 67.5 mm = 2 5/8. The latter (2 5/8) was created for no other purposes to be shot both in the 65mm and 70 mm length. Here in Germany, the 67.5 mm (2 5/8”) length can easily be purchased and used. Of course, I don’t know, if the 2 5/8 length is available in the US without any problems also.

Please find a table of US vs. European calibre denominations here:

http://www.intermin.fi/intermin/images.nsf/files/DA1ED40B966A1173C2256FBE002E6A2E/$file/HAUL+VII+haku+02.pdf

Regarding the swivels: sorry, no, I don’t have a source here. But check the usual US sites, like Brownell’s, they also have European swivels.

Regarding the Sauer pistol: I sent a PM to you.

Regards

Martin

April 13, 2009, 04:08 AM	#11
sauerfan Member Join Date: October 10, 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 51	Hi Slivver, please, don’t extend the chambers to 2 ¾“. This will decrease the value, as it will ruin originality of the gun. Better use cartridges in 2 9/16” ( 2 ½) or in 67.5 mm = 2 5/8. The latter (2 5/8) was created for no other purposes to be shot both in the 65mm and 70 mm length. Here in Germany, the 67.5 mm (2 5/8”) length can easily be purchased and used. Of course, I don’t know, if the 2 5/8 length is available in the US without any problems also. Please find a table of US vs. European calibre denominations here: http://www.intermin.fi/intermin/images.nsf/files/DA1ED40B966A1173C2256FBE002E6A2E/$file/HAUL+VII+haku+02.pdf Regarding the swivels: sorry, no, I don’t have a source here. But check the usual US sites, like Brownell’s, they also have European swivels. Regarding the Sauer pistol: I sent a PM to you. Regards Martin