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mauser - 24/47 yugoslav - 308win. barrel

rp85
hello;

found a Mauser - 24/47 YUGOSLAV in 8mm cal. in great condition. is it possible to change out the barrel out and replace with a 308win. barrel??? military config.???? thank for any input.

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  • rufe-snow
    Israel and Spain are the only two countries that used Military Mausers in .308, that I know of? Even if the barrel/receiver threads are the same as your Yugo Mauser, your still are going to have it fit so that the headspace is correct and safe, i.e. it not just a matter of screwing in a replacement barrel. I believe it will feed OK as the overall length of the .308 is only 1/4" shorter then the 8MM.
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  • iwannausername
    Spain's was 7.62 CETME, which is dimensionally the same as 308 but loaded to lower pressures than the 7.62x51 which is lower than 308

    Steve

    quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
    Israel and Spain are the only two countries that used Military Mausers in .308, that I know of? Even if the barrel/receiver threads are the same as your Yugo Mauser, your still are going to have it fit so that the headspace is correct and safe, i.e. it not just a matter of screwing in a replacement barrel. I believe it will feed OK as the overall length of the .308 is only 1/4" shorter then the 8MM.
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  • jonk
    Brownell's carries a milspec .308 barrel. I'd have to ask, though, why? If the original bore is in nice shape the 8mm is a fine round. My 24/47 will shoot about 1.25 MOA with good handloads and iron sights.
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by iwannausername
    Spain's was 7.62 CETME, which is dimensionally the same as 308 but loaded to lower pressures than the 7.62x51 which is lower than 308

    Steve


    If he wants to fit it to a 24/47 Yugo receiver, what difference does it make what the pressure rating of the Spanish cartridge was, as long as it dimensionally identical to the .308.
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  • beantownshootah
    Rufe has this right.

    Sure, its possible to convert a standard Mauser to .308, but its a little more complicated than just unscrewing the old barrel and screwing in a new one, since you have to headspace it correctly for safety.

    Whether or not its actually cost effective to do this is another story. If you figure the rifle will run you at least $100, a good barrel will run about $200, and gunsmithing time will run you at least another $100, you're "in" for at least $400.

    Want to scope it? Now you need to bend the bolt, and drill and tap for a mount. Figure at least another $100, and probably more.

    For that much money, there are several modern bolt guns you could buy in .308, where you can just drop in a scope, and still have money left over.

    If you want a relatively inexpensive milsurp .308, you can probably find a decent condition 1960s era Indian Ishapore Enfield rifle in .308, or one of the Spanish .308 Mausers used for around $300.

    Edit: This one looks pretty nice (and if you do a search for "Mauser 308" there are several others to think about):

    http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=132185039#PIC
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  • rp85
    thanks for your imput.

    8mm is a good round, but want things simple, have several 308. rifles.

    just like the "look" of the rifle. a scope is not in the game plan.

    is the Ishapore Enfield rifle in .308 any good.

    thanks again.

    rp
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  • 260
    the yugo's have to have the ejector slot cut into the barrel if i remember. not like the vz-24
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  • cbyerly
    They have an EXTRACTOR slot that must be indexed properly. By the way, Norway also had M98s in 308. You would be better off by just buying a K98 and rebarreling it. Coles distributing and Brownels have or had 308 barrels. You may also find an new Israeli barrel for sale.
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  • nmyers
    The Ishapore is really 7.62 mm NATO, not .308 WIN. It is recommended that any gun should only be fired with the cartridge for which it was designed.

    Having said that, my personal belief is that the modern steel & over-engineered design can easily handle the higher pressure of the .308, & I have put many rounds through my Ishy without incident.

    The Ishy's were used primarily as drill rifles; all that I have seen had pristine, tight, bores, & are as accurate as possible with the rudimentary sights. And, this is one UGLY rifle.

    Neal
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  • nononsense
    rp85,

    "The Ishapore is really 7.62 mm NATO, not .308 WIN."

    "And, this is one UGLY rifle."

    You can say this twice! [}:)]

    Yes, you can change out the barrel or have a gunsmith do the wok for you. Yes, it will cost a little money. However, I did a quick search and there are several Mauser military rifles for sale that are already in .308 Win or 7.62 NATO at attractive prices. The Israeli model is nice.

    CETME is the Spanish cartridge created for the CETME A, B, and C variations semi-auto and automatic rifles. It has nothing to do with bolt actions at all unless it was converted by some civilian.

    Best.
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