Rechamber or rebarrel 6.5 type 38
Im not sure if I should be asking Strangms or the sporterizing forum but I picked up a really cheaply done 6.5 arisaka and I would like to either rechamber it to a more readily available cartridge or...
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It may be possible to convert it to a 6.5x55 swede. I'm not sure or the chamber pressures on either. There would be slight modification to the bolt face and extractor needed. Hopefully someone more...
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I have a T38 I have considered rechambering, but have bought dies and collected brass, so will give it try first.I have been told, but not certain of the source, that the metal is extremely hard and...
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You will not have to worry about strength on the Type 38. P.O. Ackely did a lot of work with this action and never mananged to blow it. I believe it has a chrome lined chamber. (May be wrong) If so it...
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Another reason I have hesitated on rechambering is that it is such a sweet shooter, howbeit with expensive Norma. Recoil is about like a 22 magnum.
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The most common rechamberings for the type 38is either 6.5x257 Rbts or the 6.5x57 (7mm mauser).I don't think there is any real difference in the rounds except the parent case. Just ream the...
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Yes, the parent case is just a few thousandths smaller. It is a perfect candidate for rechambering.I posted the question in the Japanese forum. So far, there are 3 posts saying the T38 was never...
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