Just run 8x57 through a 9.3x57 die. At least it’s that simple for mine. Chambers and works perfectlyWhen 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
Have a Yugo M48 Sporter. I want to rebarrel it to a "big bore"
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Yes this is exactly what I do. But the availablity of factory stamped 9.3x57 is non existent as of lately.
That is exactly what I mean. Size up 8 x 57. I have been doing the same for 9.3 x 62 using 30-06 range brass. They need a fair bit of trimming after resizing. First load straightens out any wrinkles in the shoulders and they work perfectly well.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
I made some x57 outta 06 brass. I don’t use it though I got too many cases stuck in the dies haha
Yes but it’s nothing when you put the old cordless drill onto the Chuck
Thanks a lot, I will be looking at these in a few weeks. The only setback is that there is not much choice in factory ammo and I would love to lay my hands on one of these in 308 win or 30-06. It’s a better choice since I’m not reloading and realistically speaking that’s all I need . Reliability is what I am looking for as some of the modern products failed on me in the past.
Some research leads me to believe that the magazine length of the Yugo M48 is 3.232 inches. Based on this, it’s pretty obvious that none of the .30-06 or standard magnum classes of cartridges will fit the M48 action. The 9.3x57 Mauser (3.2” oal) seems like a good choice.
Type VII, FN24 and Yugo actions
Action OAL: 8.500
Recvr screws, center to center: 7.620
Bolt body length: 6.115
Magazine length: 3.232
Recvr ring dia: 1.410, large ring
Barrel shank dia: 1.100, large shank
Type VII, FN24 and Yugo actions
Action OAL: 8.500
Recvr screws, center to center: 7.620
Bolt body length: 6.115
Magazine length: 3.232
Recvr ring dia: 1.410, large ring
Barrel shank dia: 1.100, large shank
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I have no shortage of factory ammo. It's out there.
I used 06 brass to make 9x57, 9.3x57 and 9.3x62. Never had an issue. Arguably better brass as I can make to minimally fit the chamber. - dan
Yes I remember you commenting this so I tried it haha
This is correct, because Yugo M48 is a shorter action than a K98. The original poster will have to consider this fact which his choice of caliber, as his M48 it is not a "standard length mauser".
Correct. The x57 cartridges will fit fine, may be best to stick with them. - dan
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What is the OAL of your hand loads? Very intrigued.
They are between 85 and 87mm long. So they much be a touch long since the actions isn't 3006 size.
The 500 Jeffery was made to fit in a 3006 length Mauser action.
Edit, sorry not 3006 length but
"The .500 Jeffery was introduced to bring firepower comparable to the .505 Gibbs into a standard-sized 1898 Mauser action as used with the 8x57mm and 7x57mm cartridges."
Here is the thread on building mine
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/threads/building-a-500-jeffery-p14.2125755/
I have since thinned the barrel and it weighs 8 pounds even
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Thanks for this. I will do some measurements.
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I think you know what I think lol - 9.3 x 62, would be a gooder ✔
