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I just aquired two VZ-24 original milsurp rifles in (of all things) 7 X 57. It's my plan to use them "as is" except for sporterizing. Maintain the original stock and barrel but spruce them up as much as possible....."truck guns" so to speak.... I assumed the chambers would require setting back and recutting.....what a surprise....the "go gage" would not enter either of these chambers.....without measuring, I'm guessing about .005 short! Should I cut them deeper?...I do have a reamer but don't want to mess with something that has worked for 85 years! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | ||
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I think somewhere along the way SAAMI gauges got out of sync with the original 7x57 standards. If European ammo chambers leave them alone. | |||
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First off Kudos on the find. It's not every day U run into BRNO's like you found. Next, I would try some loaded ammo to see if the fits the chamber. If so, I leave them as it. I do LOVE Brono rifles and VZ24 actions. Don | |||
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No VZ/24 were ever issued in 7x57 to my knowledge. Unless for some obscure South American contract. If they are truly original you would do well to sell them to a collector instead of altering them. Vapo can you post some closeup photos? | |||
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There are plenty of VZ-24's originally in 7 x 57 and yes they are from South America. These were imported years ago, back in Springfield Sporter's heyday. PA Bear Hunter, NRA Benefactor | |||
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One of them is still untouched and all original... Make me an offer!  /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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this is an original rifle in 7 X 57  and this is how the receiver is marked.   /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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What a find!!!!! That is really cool. William Berger True courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway. - John Wayne The courageous may not live forever, but the timid do not live at all. | |||
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Just call up Century and order one. These have been on the market for about 6 months now.  Aut vincere aut mori | |||
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Actually this one comes from Southern Ohio Gun They are a bit pitted but seems to make a great truck gun! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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