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Have a Yugo M48 Sporter. I want to rebarrel it to a "big bore"
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About whatever that you might want? I have a Stiga brand 30-06 - was made on a Swede m94/m96/m38 length action. The original serial number and inspector initials on the action suggest it might have originally been an m94 carbine at one time. The magazine was lengthened. Metal behind the lower locking lug was milled out and a new loading ramp was cut - to allow the longer cartridge to feed. Then the thing was "proof tested" in Denmark (I think?) to establish that what was left was strong enough for commercial 30-06 rounds.
I understand it was a thing at one time to re-do a standard Mauser 98, to use 375 H&H rounds. I do not think that was for "faint of heart", but it can be done - and proof tested. "Proof testing" not commonly done in Canada or USA - but is law - in some cases for several centuries - in some countries in Europe.
Intersurplus, a banner advertiser has 9.3x62 barrels, new in the white, for $170 Canadian. Made by Zastava for sporter versions of the rifle you have.
The 9.3x62 option would be best for the intermediate action IMHO, because that's what it was designed for.
I've used these barrels for builds and they were basically just take off the old barrel and check headspace on the new one before spinning it on.
I've never had to rechamber one. That doesn't mean it can't happen though.
Intersurplus also has or had dies, cases available.
The 9.3x62 option would be best for the intermediate action IMHO, because that's what it was designed for.
I've used these barrels for builds and they were basically just take off the old barrel and check headspace on the new one before spinning it on.
I've never had to rechamber one. That doesn't mean it can't happen though.
Intersurplus also has or had dies, cases available.
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I think 9.3x62 is the most realistic option indeed. I will look around for a barrel and a Smith willing to build to my specifications.
Good advice imo.
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It has been 100% reliable and quite smooth, hence the reason I wanted to use it as a donor action. Zastava did a nice job polishing and bluing the various parts too.
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I'd like to also add, I want to chamber it in a cartridge that also performs well in an 18.5" barrel. It needs to be short and handy.
My 500 Jeffery has an 18.5" barrel. I have never chronographed it but it hits real real hard
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Just did some research on the 500 Jeffrey or 12.7Ă—70mm Schuler. Wow, that is indeed some thump. 6000-8000 ft lbs of muzzle energy !! That should definitely grab your attention.
When you say easy to find brass do you mean easy to make it? Haha I have not seen factory 9.3x57 in 3 years other than the norma cases I have and I refuse to use them
