8x57 to 8x63

[Tyler]

Thanks for the info Andy.

OK... stupid question time.

Is it safe to use this ammo in a large ring mauser with a small shank barrel, like some of the Turks have?

How can I tell if a K98 or Turk Mauser has the large ring, large shank features?

 

[Andy]

Thanks for the info Andy.

OK... stupid question time.

Is it safe to use this ammo in a large ring mauser with a small shank barrel, like some of the Turks have?

How can I tell if a K98 or Turk Mauser has the large ring, large shank features?

Yes it is safe.

See http://www.turkmauser.com/largeRingSmallRing.aspx on how to identify.

 

[stencollector]

but us guys with the 1919's go thru it fast ive dumped whole 250rnd belts fast as i can (probably less them 2 mins) man did the gun smoke after that!!

I heard the other day that there was a complaint I was firing a full auto at the local range this summer. Those belts go through fast once you get your rhythm.

 

[contact148]

Mine is a semiauto NOT Full auto

but you can dump the belts pretty fast once you get the trigger pull figured out

I dont dump belts often as yes it can upset the locals as its LOUD

I set mine up at the club open house and had kids 6-7 years and up fireing it as well as ww2 veterens from both sides

 

[stencollector]

Mine is a semiauto NOT Full auto

As is mine. I think that even hearing more than 5 shots in a row may have fooled some of the guys.

 

[Tyler]

Sounds like a solid idea to convert a Russian capture K98... or a Turk with a good bore, if I can ever find one.

 

[Claven2]

Here's a photo of my converted Husky M98.

 

[#1bcshooter]

Marstar has apox 1/2 of a container left 200000 rns give or take

 

[stencollector]

Marstar has apox 1/2 of a container left 200000 rns give or take

That means 10 guys like me ordering will empty the vault. Time to reorder me thinks.

 

[#1bcshooter]

Guess they'll be sold out in a month or so . No point in doing any convertions or buying anything in that calibre now !
lol

 

[#1bcshooter]

The "Good Old Days" are still here.

I saw that 8x63 "Reloader's Special" on Marstar's website more than four years ago, recognized it for the great deal it was, and and jumped on it. Bought a bunch and lots more over the years, reaming out several mausers along the way. The ammo is still available, but will likely run out (forever) in the next 12 months. Then all those spectators will kick themselves that they didn't buy. I'll just chuckle and keep shooting.

Then you will be able to buy up all the worthless guns out there rechambered in a calibre that is not availible anymore . or I guess they can be deactivated & made into lamps .I'm sure the liberals will like that

 

[Claven2]

Or, you just reload as I plan on doing. I have a lifetime supply of brass, dies, and primers Cool caliber to boot.

 

[Andy]

Or re-barrel............ These are mausers we're talking about.

If you have any "worthless" guns chambered in an obsolete round, send them my way - I'll pay $10 + shipping!

 

[stencollector]

Guess they'll be sold out in a month or so . No point in doing any convertions or buying anything in that calibre now !
lol

I think the word "NOW" is key here. The point is if you are going to do a conversion, you must do it "NOW", or at a minimum secure an allotment of ammo.

There will always be fence sitters who will lament that they didn't buy things when they were available at rediculous prices. Then there are those guys who sieze oppourtunity and spring into action.

This stuff is by far cheaper than the 7.62X39 that sporadically comes into the country these days. Mind you, it may be possible to convert to that caliber on the M1919 as well.

 

[Andy]

Not only that, but if a rechambering is too much for your head to handle, this stuff is useful to pull down for the components, as I have done for more than 1000 rounds. I got:

- 7+ lbs of useful powder (near IMR4064);
- 1000 cool 218gr FMJ bullets; and
- 30 lbs of brass to send to the recycler

I suggest that you fence-sitters ask your girlfriend for her permission to use some of your allowance to buy some, as an investment, or forever hold your peace.

This stuff is by far cheaper than the 7.62X39 that sporadically comes into the country these days.

 

[Camk]

I think you guys are out of luck I think Russ ordered the rest of the container LOL!!!!

 

[Camk]

Oh! and by the way, we built 3 or 4 mausers into this round and it shoots pretty darn accurate
we also pulled the bullets dumped the powder replaced it with new powder and hunting bullets and it shot even better
Andy has load data on his 8X63 site and I thank him for working up loads

 

[Claven2]

And we will soon have purpose-made FL dies too! (as opposed to improved neck sizing dies made from 8mm Rem Mag dies liek most guys use now).

Want boxer brass? No problem. Just run some 9.3x62 brass through the soon-to-be-available FL die sets and fire away

 

[Tyler]

And we will soon have purpose-made FL dies too! (as opposed to improved neck sizing dies made from 8mm Rem Mag dies liek most guys use now).

Want boxer brass? No problem. Just run some 9.3x62 brass through the soon-to-be-available FL die sets and fire away

What are these dies going to cost?

 

[Claven2]

Now THAT is the question, isn't it? Andy is handling that on my behalf and I don't want to speak for him. It WILL be a more than off-the-shelf Lee dies, but I suspect they will be priced comparatively to an RCBS die set.

The extra cost reflects the steep setup fee Lee is charging me for this rather small custom run. I don't see us making any money on these things, but at least we'll have dies