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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?  Doug Humbarger NRA Life member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73. Yankee Station Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo. | |||
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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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LOVE IT -- opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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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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