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| 24/12/07 01:31 PM |
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Re: Mauser military conversions
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They have been converted to .416 Rigby ( overall length 3.750") but it seriously undercuts the lower locking lug and is not recommended. If you want a .416 the .416 Taylor (COL 3.340") will do nicely and you can get the same ballistics as the Rigby, it uses a necked .458WM case.
.375H+H is touchey ( COL 3.60") as well again because of case length but it has been done more often than .416 Rigby.
9.3 x 62 (COL 3.291) is not far from .375 in power terms and 9,3 x 64 (COL 3.370) equals or exceeds it and needs less done to the action. Both cartridges have enviable reputations for hunting efficency.
Both are good actions and there is not a lot to choose between them.
I personally would not put a scope on a .416, but I am not a fan of scopes anyway, I'd rather just get a bit closer.
Great overall assessment by Bramble.
I'd go 9.3x62 instead of the .375.
If I needed something bigger, I'd take the .416 Taylor. If you want a bit more bullet weight, the .458.
I KNOW lots of 98's have been converted to .375, etc. However, if memory serves me, those Brazilian Mausers you reference are intermiate action length, a we bit shorter than the k98k and others. Your gunsmith is on target in general.
Still...9,3x62, .416 T, .458 WM in that order...