needsmostuff
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In pursuing the caliber you may be missing the elephant in the room that is actually just as or more important.
Headspace. This must/should be checked on any older gun when you are not familiar with. It becomes more important with any mil-surp rifle that may have had parts moved around.
Any old school gunsmith dealing with bolt actions will have a headspace gauge for 8x57 and should be happy to do that for you. It's a simple thing and generally free of charge. Tell them you were told it is a 8x57 (which all the clues point to ) and he will tell you if it is not.
Simple .
Headspace. This must/should be checked on any older gun when you are not familiar with. It becomes more important with any mil-surp rifle that may have had parts moved around.
Any old school gunsmith dealing with bolt actions will have a headspace gauge for 8x57 and should be happy to do that for you. It's a simple thing and generally free of charge. Tell them you were told it is a 8x57 (which all the clues point to ) and he will tell you if it is not.
Simple .
