large ring mauser project - Page 2

cordero · November 12, 2006, 06:20 PM

Hi,
I just got a yugo 24/47 that I'm tring to sporterize and I have a couple of questions. Does any body have any experiance/opinion about the ATI scope mount(barrel mount-nondrill) or would it be better to just drill and tap?. Second, any idea where can you find new 8mm BBL? All the ones I've seen are in other caliber but I haven't been able to find the 8mm replacement

Harry Bonar · November 13, 2006, 03:08 PM

Sir:
I use the Redfield Jr. 1 piece base and find it the best!
Harry B.

**Unclenick** · November 13, 2006, 04:00 PM

See if e-gunparts has a new 8 mm? If not, you can order one from Douglas or Shilen. These will be higher qualitiy than original. I know both companys will contour the barrel for standard sporter contours. I don't recall if either will finish one that is carbon steel? I would rust blue it myself. I also don't know if they will put a military spec finished chamber in place for drop-in fit or not? If you want best accuracy, you will want to buy it short chambered and finish ream it to your action, anyway.

Nick

cordero · November 16, 2006, 06:12 PM

you can find good mausers at www.samcoglobal.com they're from miami

ammo.crafter · November 16, 2006, 06:23 PM

I did K98 about 30 years ago and chambered it for 6m/m Remington. The project is a lot of fun and satisfying.
TAKE YOUR TIME!

cordero · November 16, 2006, 06:30 PM

Any body has any opinion on the botl bent conversion kits like the ATI? Any recs

Harry Bonar · November 16, 2006, 08:33 PM

Sir:
I use the Brownells bolt handle - $10.00 and weld it on.
Harry B.

cordero · November 19, 2006, 09:16 AM

I found that lothar-walter makes the replacement barrel for the mauser in 8mm. If I'm not changing the caliber and is just a barrel replacement, is there anything special that needs to be done for the headspaceing to be safe? Anything other that the headspace to be concern about?
Beside the barrel vise any recomendations for the action wrench or should I by one?
What about drill & tap?

Thanks

Harry Bonar · November 19, 2006, 08:58 PM

Sir:
After you have your bbl. fit I'd use the Redfield 98 Mauser Jr. base - two holes in rec. ring - one on the rear.
Always when drilling (6x48) use a smaller dril first - then ream with the 31! Get it on square! The drills might not drill through if the case-hardening is thick - use good lube, high speed if this happens and punch on through - NOT INTO THE BBL
Harry B.

cordero · November 26, 2006, 10:04 AM

I'm having second thought on keeping my mouser in 8mm. What would it take to change it to 30-06 or 7mm? Any recs or should I stay with the 8mm?

Harry Bonar · November 26, 2006, 10:33 AM

Dear Sir
The German 8X57 JS in Germany is loaded to the 50,000 cup limit - or more - here in the U.S. ammo is loaded to about 35,000cup due to the unfounded fear that some bores might be .318! As long as the neck clears it makes no difference!
The 8mm Mauser it a fine, powerful rifle - big enough for any North American game!
Load it to the 50,000 limit listed in your reloading manual.
Harry B.

alexander hamilton · November 26, 2006, 09:34 PM

i agree with harry bonar. i originally planned on changing calibers but i have since checked out the 8mm handloads in my manual. now, i think i will be quite content with 8x57.

cordero · November 29, 2006, 07:29 PM

I was going to go with your recs but it's getting had to find a 8mm barrel and the once I've found are out of my budget. I've been getting multiple stories about changin calibers. I've been told that to change to a 30-06 or 7mm I just have to cange the barrel and adjust the headspace. Can somebody please clear this out for my because I have no idea of what to do. Thanks

alexander hamilton · November 30, 2006, 11:00 PM

yeah, thats all you have to do. however, that requires at least a barrel vise, action wrench(you could make this yourself if you can weld), and headspace gauges. you may need reamers as well if you get an unfinished barrel. its not like an ar15. that sucker is put together with some effort at keeping it together.

andrew machesney · December 24, 2006, 12:57 AM

I have an 8mm 98?? barrel that I do not need. I need information about this gun. Iam very green. THANKS

andrew machesney · December 24, 2006, 01:10 AM

8mm barrel not needed. [email protected]

alexander hamilton · December 24, 2006, 08:10 PM

shoot, if nobody has a legitimate use for that then i will take it. i would love to have a spare.

el Divino · December 27, 2006, 08:18 PM

you could do it yourself, I have done it and I'm not any engine builder, just be aware of headspace. 243??? better 25-06.

November 12, 2006, 06:20 PM	#26
cordero Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Posts: 6	yugo 24/47 Hi, I just got a yugo 24/47 that I'm tring to sporterize and I have a couple of questions. Does any body have any experiance/opinion about the ATI scope mount(barrel mount-nondrill) or would it be better to just drill and tap?. Second, any idea where can you find new 8mm BBL? All the ones I've seen are in other caliber but I haven't been able to find the 8mm replacement

November 13, 2006, 03:08 PM	#27
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	98 mauser Sir: I use the Redfield Jr. 1 piece base and find it the best! Harry B.

November 13, 2006, 04:00 PM	#28
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	See if e-gunparts has a new 8 mm? If not, you can order one from Douglas or Shilen. These will be higher qualitiy than original. I know both companys will contour the barrel for standard sporter contours. I don't recall if either will finish one that is carbon steel? I would rust blue it myself. I also don't know if they will put a military spec finished chamber in place for drop-in fit or not? If you want best accuracy, you will want to buy it short chambered and finish ream it to your action, anyway. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 16, 2006, 06:12 PM	#29
cordero Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Posts: 6	good mausers you can find good mausers at www.samcoglobal.com they're from miami

November 16, 2006, 06:23 PM	#30
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	I did K98 about 30 years ago and chambered it for 6m/m Remington. The project is a lot of fun and satisfying. TAKE YOUR TIME! __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

November 16, 2006, 06:30 PM	#31
cordero Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Posts: 6	bolt conversion Any body has any opinion on the botl bent conversion kits like the ATI? Any recs

November 16, 2006, 08:33 PM	#32
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	mauser Sir: I use the Brownells bolt handle - $10.00 and weld it on. Harry B.

November 19, 2006, 09:16 AM	#33
cordero Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Posts: 6	rebarreling yugo 24/47 I found that lothar-walter makes the replacement barrel for the mauser in 8mm. If I'm not changing the caliber and is just a barrel replacement, is there anything special that needs to be done for the headspaceing to be safe? Anything other that the headspace to be concern about? Beside the barrel vise any recomendations for the action wrench or should I by one? What about drill & tap? Thanks

November 19, 2006, 08:58 PM	#34
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	98 mauser Sir: After you have your bbl. fit I'd use the Redfield 98 Mauser Jr. base - two holes in rec. ring - one on the rear. Always when drilling (6x48) use a smaller dril first - then ream with the 31! Get it on square! The drills might not drill through if the case-hardening is thick - use good lube, high speed if this happens and punch on through - NOT INTO THE BBL Harry B.

November 26, 2006, 10:04 AM	#35
cordero Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Posts: 6	Changing calibers I'm having second thought on keeping my mouser in 8mm. What would it take to change it to 30-06 or 7mm? Any recs or should I stay with the 8mm?

November 26, 2006, 10:33 AM	#36
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	8mm Dear Sir The German 8X57 JS in Germany is loaded to the 50,000 cup limit - or more - here in the U.S. ammo is loaded to about 35,000cup due to the unfounded fear that some bores might be .318! As long as the neck clears it makes no difference! The 8mm Mauser it a fine, powerful rifle - big enough for any North American game! Load it to the 50,000 limit listed in your reloading manual. Harry B.

November 26, 2006, 09:34 PM	#37
alexander hamilton Member Join Date: January 25, 2006 Posts: 73	i agree with harry bonar. i originally planned on changing calibers but i have since checked out the 8mm handloads in my manual. now, i think i will be quite content with 8x57. __________________ http://bd1.battledawn.com/referx.php?serv=1&ref=3957 http://wlserver1-en.gindis.com/modul...serid=MTEyODEx super cool war games

November 29, 2006, 07:29 PM	#38
cordero Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Posts: 6	caliber change I was going to go with your recs but it's getting had to find a 8mm barrel and the once I've found are out of my budget. I've been getting multiple stories about changin calibers. I've been told that to change to a 30-06 or 7mm I just have to cange the barrel and adjust the headspace. Can somebody please clear this out for my because I have no idea of what to do. Thanks

November 30, 2006, 11:00 PM	#39
alexander hamilton Member Join Date: January 25, 2006 Posts: 73	yeah, thats all you have to do. however, that requires at least a barrel vise, action wrench(you could make this yourself if you can weld), and headspace gauges. you may need reamers as well if you get an unfinished barrel. its not like an ar15. that sucker is put together with some effort at keeping it together. __________________ http://bd1.battledawn.com/referx.php?serv=1&ref=3957 http://wlserver1-en.gindis.com/modul...serid=MTEyODEx super cool war games

December 24, 2006, 12:57 AM	#40
andrew machesney Junior Member Join Date: December 24, 2006 Posts: 2	Extra 8mm barrel I have an 8mm 98?? barrel that I do not need. I need information about this gun. Iam very green. THANKS

December 24, 2006, 01:10 AM	#41
andrew machesney Junior Member Join Date: December 24, 2006 Posts: 2	Forgot email adress 8mm barrel not needed. [email protected]

December 24, 2006, 08:10 PM	#42
alexander hamilton Member Join Date: January 25, 2006 Posts: 73	shoot, if nobody has a legitimate use for that then i will take it. i would love to have a spare. __________________ http://bd1.battledawn.com/referx.php?serv=1&ref=3957 http://wlserver1-en.gindis.com/modul...serid=MTEyODEx super cool war games

December 27, 2006, 08:18 PM	#43
el Divino Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 2006 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 228	you could do it yourself, I have done it and I'm not any engine builder, just be aware of headspace. 243??? better 25-06. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. (Orwell)