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Gunsmith63 · August 4, 2011, 04:20 PM

Hi folks,
I recently acquired a Yugo M24/47 in 8x57mm and it included a take off barrel chambered in 7.62 NATO. This is going to be a project gun, completely redone and I'm thinking of swapping the barrels. (I have much milsurp 7.62 brass)
I've re-barreled military rifles before, but have never changed the original caliber.
My question is this: Will I have to do anything to the action in order for the 7.62 rounds to chamber?
I have a German K98 Mauser, a Lee Enfield in .303 British, an M1 Carbine and an M14. Love those military rifles!
Any help will be much appreciated.

August 4, 2011, 04:20 PM	#1
Gunsmith63 Junior Member Join Date: August 4, 2011 Location: Sierra Nevada mountains Posts: 2	M24/47 newbie needs help Hi folks, I recently acquired a Yugo M24/47 in 8x57mm and it included a take off barrel chambered in 7.62 NATO. This is going to be a project gun, completely redone and I'm thinking of swapping the barrels. (I have much milsurp 7.62 brass) I've re-barreled military rifles before, but have never changed the original caliber. My question is this: Will I have to do anything to the action in order for the 7.62 rounds to chamber? I have a German K98 Mauser, a Lee Enfield in .303 British, an M1 Carbine and an M14. Love those military rifles! Any help will be much appreciated.