308 is considerably "hotter" than the original 7x57 loading. This matter of the proper cartridge in the proper pressure range, however, has merit. The Mauser design, even the small rings, was not done to endanger the troops firing them. 308 is not likely to "blow up" or self-destruct. The Chilean Mausers are beautifully machined pieces of work. In the end I will have spent more than the gun is actually worth, but I will have one that I think is neat to play with.Ĭlick to expand.For the record, I am a gunsmith. After a few more tweaks that I can do myself, that's what I have planned for mine. However, having a smith check the chamber and tolerances and correcting anything needed would ease the mind and also ensure any accuracy problems in that area are addressed. 308 isn't that hot that I would worry about the ten millionth and one conversion. As to safety, again absent a smith's inspection, I'd say it should be fine The. That is/was a popular caliber to redo older Mausers. I will hazard a *guess* which is that it probably is rebarreled for. Keep in mind the "urban legend" type carp that gets passed around by people that wouldn't know headspace if it bit them. It's more that I just like having the 7x57 to play with.
It's a project gun, I've put a synthetic stock on it, a timmney trigger and set it up for a scout scope. The other was sporterized, barrel shortened and a more modern stock. One was a stock military style version which I have since sold.
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