Mauser Caliber Ideas

[Four22]

I have a Brno mauser that was my grandfathers. I started into the project as it was an unfired rifle and was going to sporterize it and use it.

Started polishing and found a line in the barrel that was visible on the outside and in the bore…. Needless to say I don’t want to shoot it as is with fear of the indication being a crack and blowing the barrel.

I have a new stock with the military barrel contour and want to rebarrel it to something.

My initial though was to go 6.5x284 but thinking about other calibers. I already have a 25-06, 30-06, 257 ackley, 280 ackley and was looking for something new and fun to reload.

I know it’s an opinion thread but thought I’d ask suggestions and see if something sparks an interest

 

[TN2shot07]

Take advantage of the crf and build a big game rifle, 9.3x62 or maybe 35 Whelen?

 

[Bullshot]

Either 7mm or 8mm mauser should both be great rounds to reload for. Why corrupt it? I have two 8mms (one brno and another 700 classic). I plan to use the cartridge for an elk someday. If you do proceed, 35 whelen would be cool, or maybe could you do something really different, I don’t know what could work with it, with magazine, etc but something straight wall? 444 Marlin? 450 Marlin? That would be a bad-ass bolt gun if it could work.

 

[p_ham]

Take advantage of the crf and build a big game rifle, 9.3x62 or maybe 35 Whelen?

I've got a 35 Whelen Mauser barrel taking up shelf space..

 

[Forkyfinder]

270, 6.5-06, or 35 whelen - you can use all the existing brass.

35 whelen especially - a crf with a dangerous game cal just seems right.

 

[BackofBeyond]

.35 Whelen or .30 Gibbs to be cool like the other side of the pillow.

 

[Four22]

I've got a 35 Whelen Mauser barrel taking up shelf space..

 

[Salmonchaser]

Another vote for the Whelen.

 

[VAspeedgoat]

I've long considered a .35 Remington build on a Mauser action.

 

[WNC2500]

Agree. Another vote for the 35 Whelen caliber

 

[ismith]

6.5 creed………

 

[Ben Lamb]

I've got a 35 Whelen Mauser barrel taking up shelf space.

 

[Seamaster]

Either a 7mm Mauser or 9.3x62 Mauser would be a nice match for a Brno.

 

[D4570]

I'm all about the 7X57 AI also.
Once you try it you'll never go back.
Get it in a 1x7 twist and use the LOOOOG bullets.
The 8mm X57 has very few bullets to from, 7MM has old school, and all the NEW bullets.

 

[buckbull]

I think it would be neat to keep it within its roots with a 7.92×57mm or 9.3x62mm or any of the mauser cartridges.

 

[Sawtooth]

Another vote for the 35 Whelen or the old school, 6.5x55 Swede.

 

[44hunter45]

I've got a 35 Whelen Mauser barrel taking up shelf space..

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[noharleyyet]

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

7x57 would be my vote. Also I'd go with the 9.3x62 over the 35 Whelen. Keep it European.

 

[Cousin Basil]

6.5 x 57 would be awesome. 6mm Remington or 257 Roberts a close second.