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Interarms Mark X Rebarrel - Which Calibre?!
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<blockquote data-quote="epoletna" data-source="post: 2265509" data-attributes="member: 87371"><p>I am fond of the Mauser actions, and have a Mark X in 7mm Rem Mag that I used extensively in East Africa 50 years ago. At my more advanced age, I don't enjoy shooting it as much as my smaller calibers, like 6 and 6.5 mm.</p><p></p><p>While you're looking for a re-barrel caliber, don't overlook European cartridges. If you're looking for a moderate cartridge for 200 pound (or smaller) game, you might consider a 7X57 (also called .275 Rigby on your side of the pond). A friend picked up a very nice rifle made by Rigby and marked ".275 Rigby", and I am sorry I did not see it first. Beautiful rifle!</p><p></p><p>If you want a little more power, you could go to the 8X57 or even the 9.3X62, which I used to own but finally decided my shoulders didn't like. Those are nearly 100 year old cartridges, but definitely not obsolete!</p><p></p><p>There are, of course, an abundance of more recent calibers that carry nicely out to 1,000 yards, but which also let your shoulder know it is taking a pounding.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your choice and let us know what you decide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="epoletna, post: 2265509, member: 87371"] I am fond of the Mauser actions, and have a Mark X in 7mm Rem Mag that I used extensively in East Africa 50 years ago. At my more advanced age, I don't enjoy shooting it as much as my smaller calibers, like 6 and 6.5 mm. While you're looking for a re-barrel caliber, don't overlook European cartridges. If you're looking for a moderate cartridge for 200 pound (or smaller) game, you might consider a 7X57 (also called .275 Rigby on your side of the pond). A friend picked up a very nice rifle made by Rigby and marked ".275 Rigby", and I am sorry I did not see it first. Beautiful rifle! If you want a little more power, you could go to the 8X57 or even the 9.3X62, which I used to own but finally decided my shoulders didn't like. Those are nearly 100 year old cartridges, but definitely not obsolete! There are, of course, an abundance of more recent calibers that carry nicely out to 1,000 yards, but which also let your shoulder know it is taking a pounding. Good luck with your choice and let us know what you decide. [/QUOTE]
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