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Old 02-03-2005 | 03:39 PM
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8mm/06
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Default RE: 6.5x55 Swedish mauser

I have a M94 that I did drill and tap.....but it was not worth anything more than being a shooter....it had NO matching #'s and had been Jimmied at the rear sight....It had also been restocked with a slightly chopped Fajen when I got it. It shot passably though...so I had it drilled and tapped, the bolt forged to low scope configuration...I swapped out the safety and the trigger and it is one sweet little carbine. I paid $150.00 for it 15 years ago and I was happy to pay that even though it was a bit high for the gun in its condition. I proably could have parted it out for $250.00 but I wanted to keep it to shoot. Some day I may re-barrel it (it's barrel is ok but not great) but for now it is a very nice 18 inch barreled 70 yard gun. aA 100 yards the groups won't stay under 4.5" but I haven't really played with any loads yet. I suspect the crown is to blame.
But I love the Swede round..I have 5 of them..3 sporters and 2 military.
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