F-Body Demon
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Well guys I hate to admit it, but I believe I have killed an old Long barreled Turkish Mauser in 8mm for lack of Maintenance. Story goes I fired corrosive ammo down the bore, and did not effectively neutralize the acid in the barrel. The Mauser is stored in a safe 2,000 miles from my duty station and I was not able to check on it for some 16 months. Needless to say, the barrel is pot marked inside. I wouldn't let someone I didn't like shoot this thing. I mean really, its bad.
So where some people see a downer I see an oportunity to Re-Barrel the old Turk in something that is more commercially available (I have 3 other 8mm Mausers so I dont really need another). Question is, what do you all think I should chamber it in? I very much prefer 7.62 Nato, however that is a MUCH shorter cartridge than the old 8mm. Would that cause chambering issues?
Please post reasons for why you vote the way you do. I have never done anything like this to a firearm so just break it down barney style for me please.
THANKS!
So where some people see a downer I see an oportunity to Re-Barrel the old Turk in something that is more commercially available (I have 3 other 8mm Mausers so I dont really need another). Question is, what do you all think I should chamber it in? I very much prefer 7.62 Nato, however that is a MUCH shorter cartridge than the old 8mm. Would that cause chambering issues?
Please post reasons for why you vote the way you do. I have never done anything like this to a firearm so just break it down barney style for me please.
THANKS!