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1891 Mauser caliber conversion--Help

dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
I have an 1891 Mauser in 7.65 x 53. I would like to convert it to a .308. Does anyone know the spec's on the action. Is it strong enough to hold the pressures of the .308? Does anyone have any other suggestions for the conversion or know of any other caliber conversions for this receiver?
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    Probably strong enough, but with only 2 lugs (no safety lug) and no gas shield, I would hesitate. In his book, "Bolt Action Rifles," gunsmith Frank de Haas recommends these calbiers: 250-300 Savage, 257 Roberts, 6.5X55, 7mm mauser, 300 Savage, and 35 Remington. He specifically names the .308 as a cartridge one should avoid in rebarrelling this action.
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  • Der GebirgsjagerDer Gebirgsjager Member Posts: 1,673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just wanted to add a complete and unqualified "Ditto" to Jonk's posting above. I've got one I built into a 7x57mm and really like it. There isn't really anything wrong with the 7.65mm either. Don't advise one in .308.
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys. I'm going to get the book, study it, study the calibers, then do the conversion. I already have one 1891 that was sporterized by my father. It's still the 7.65 x 53. It's a tack driving son of a gun. I just don't need two of them, so I thought I would build it into something else.Thanks for the info, I do appreciate it.
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  • king999king999 Member Posts: 450 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Why convert? The present cal is as good or better than any of your alternatives, plus there is cheap surplus ammo available.
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Jonk,A while back I picked up a German 98 action (marked "duv") with the intent of building it up to a 22-250 using a fluted bull barrel with a 1-8 twist (to shoot the 80 grain Sierra) ... would this be a problem since the 22-250 case is basically a necked down .308 case?Thanks,k.k.
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  • AntiqueDrAntiqueDr Member Posts: 691 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 98 action is not a problem. The 91 action is different, and not as suitable for the higher pressure cartridges.
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