Have a G 24(t) Mauser DOU 41, stamped 7.86 where the barrel meets the receiver. Am assuming this is actual bore diameter and why my 8mm reloads (using .323 bullets) are showing signs of excessive pressure even though powder charges have been mid to low.
No collector value in the rifle as it was re-blued, lumber "cleaned up", top forearm piece trimmed off, back in the day (60's) when folks didn't appreciate history and never thought an unmolested WWII rifle would be worth more than $20-$40.
Should I quit shooting this rifle even using minimum recommended powder charges? I have a couple hundred old Remington 170 gr. marked .322 on the box or am I just asking for trouble? I am not into casting lead bullets and would prefer using up the old components.
No collector value in the rifle as it was re-blued, lumber "cleaned up", top forearm piece trimmed off, back in the day (60's) when folks didn't appreciate history and never thought an unmolested WWII rifle would be worth more than $20-$40.
Should I quit shooting this rifle even using minimum recommended powder charges? I have a couple hundred old Remington 170 gr. marked .322 on the box or am I just asking for trouble? I am not into casting lead bullets and would prefer using up the old components.