8MM-06 & 8X64s hunting rifle projects/build >Update<

Another two actions that have come to mind is the m70. It comes with several features I like. Decent stock design, 3 position safety, CRF action. It would be an easy route.

Tikka could be another option. Ease of finding parts/stocks.

So many options.......question is, do i want to build a rifle with classic lines or a modern style hunting rifle.......:confused::confused:
 
nice build and a nice idea for another
Having the barrel instead of rechambering opens the options
going traditional means finding sights?
 
boxhitch said:
nice build and a nice idea for another
Having the barrel instead of rechambering opens the options
going traditional means finding sights?
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The barrel is quite heavy. I was thinking about banded front sight and barrel band but it might look funny on such a barrel.

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I have an 8mm-06AI, it is a significantly different cartridge than the 8x57 it used to be. I had an extra Husqvarna FN M98 8x57 in the gun safe not doing anything, the conversion was very inexpensive. I picked up a 30-06AI reamer on CGN several years ago, it worked perfectly. While your planned 8x64 project sounds interesting, I think the performance will be so close to the 8mm-06 that it may be a redundant build.
 
Back in the late 60's Sam Elliott in Calgary converted more than one 8mm rifle to 8mm x .308 Norma Mag. A very potent round. Sam preferred doing this on Brno 8 x 57 rifles and he did a superb conversion including quality French Walnut restocking.
 
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D-Man said:
I have an 8mm-06AI, it is a significantly different cartridge than the 8x57 it used to be. I had an extra Husqvarna FN M98 8x57 in the gun safe not doing anything, the conversion was very inexpensive. I picked up a 30-06AI reamer on CGN several years ago, it worked perfectly. While your planned 8x64 project sounds interesting, I think the performance will be so close to the 8mm-06 that it may be a redundant build.
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At this point in my hobby of guns, nothing is practical. I just enjoy playing or building new things. While true, there's not much to gain, with the 26" barrel I should see 50-60fps more than my 24" 8mm-06. I have also been sitting on Dies and several boxes of 8x64s ammo. I also look at the 8x64 being a classic (Circa 1912). It's much more appealing to me.
 
I think that caliber is ment to be made I to a classic looking stalking rifle!! But I’m a sucker for the wood/blue combination with classic lines!
 
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