Due to the Butler-Creek, Beuhler or some other outfit (starting with B, I think) scope base that fits in a 6.5x55 rear sight base, a model 96 Mauser in 6.5x55, or 8x57 might make up a scout-type rifle, however, would only be a 5 shot, but use stripper clips, etc.
-------------------- Daryl
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