Got a Turk for $39 locally, and this thing is in excellent shape. However, I have no use for 8mm Mauser as a cartridge. I'm getting ready to turn down the flange on the forward end of the receiver and rebarrel it to a cartridge more suitable for a 118 lb. young lady. I was thinking 7mm-08. However, I cannot find a barrel with small ring threads in this cartridge. Am I going to have to make my own from a blank?
There are a few different barrels out there for a small ring,a couple in calibers for your lady. I just completed one in 257 roberts. So far I have found 7MM,257,308,6.5x55 and 7.62x39. For an economic barrel try JLD. they have new Argentine small rings for $60 in 308 and 7.62x39. They are 21 1/2 " My friend bought one and they look pretty decent(clean bore and nice finish on the OD.)I bought an A&B thru Midway for mine but the next one will be an Argentine.
Originally posted by FALPhil Got a Turk for $39 locally, and this thing is in excellent shape. However, I have no use for 8mm Mauser as a cartridge. I'm getting ready to turn down the flange on the forward end of the receiver and rebarrel it to a cartridge more suitable for a 118 lb. young lady. I was thinking 7mm-08. However, I cannot find a barrel with small ring threads in this cartridge. Am I going to have to make my own from a blank?
Is your 8mm barrel ok ? If so , what are you going to do with it ?
Wyr, I will probably sell all the take-off parts as a lot to recoup some of my $39 +tax. I'll post on this board when I am ready. BTW, when I got all the gunk off this rifle, it was the nicest M98 I have ever bought. This thing must have been a parade rifle or something. There is almost no slop in the fit and the bore is cherry. But man, that cosmoline is pretty persistent stuff.
Wyr, I will probably sell all the take-off parts as a lot to recoup some of my $39 +tax. I'll post on this board when I am ready. BTW, when I got all the gunk off this rifle, it was the nicest M98 I have ever bought. This thing must have been a parade rifle or something. There is almost no slop in the fit and the bore is cherry. But man, that cosmoline is pretty persistent stuff.
If the bore and headspace is that good , is it a 1950's rifle ?
Barrel Alternatives? 
I'll post on this board when I am ready. BTW, when I got all the gunk off this rifle, it was the nicest M98 I have ever bought. This thing must have been a parade rifle or something. There is almost no slop in the fit and the bore is cherry. But man, that cosmoline is pretty persistent stuff.
