S Scorch New member Oct 26, 2012 #21 Definitely cast the chamber and get a reference book. I seriously doubt it would be chambered for 8X57.
Definitely cast the chamber and get a reference book. I seriously doubt it would be chambered for 8X57.
J Jimro New member Oct 29, 2012 #23 If 8x57 is just a tad too big, I would try 8x56R. Slug the bore, if it comes back .329 that is probably it. Jimro
If 8x57 is just a tad too big, I would try 8x56R. Slug the bore, if it comes back .329 that is probably it. Jimro
W Wild Card Inactive Oct 30, 2012 #24 The 8mm is too big around. I think it could be 7mm of some sort. But as mentioned previously, I should take it to a gunsmith and find out for sure what the caliber is. I appreciate everyone's effort here - thanks to all.
The 8mm is too big around. I think it could be 7mm of some sort. But as mentioned previously, I should take it to a gunsmith and find out for sure what the caliber is. I appreciate everyone's effort here - thanks to all.
