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Looking around at 95's and the ammo for them, leads me to one conclusion: A rebarrel into 7.62x54r is about the only way to shoot these great old guns cheaply.
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gotta log in as a dealer to see these links, so, what is it?"There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws" From Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RandComment
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Try these:
Strange, they have a completely different item number when logged in as a dealer.Comment
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It isn't worth the cost plus it won't feed from the clip. It will cost twice the price of the carbine to rebarrel it.Comment
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I was looking at a M95 at my local Big 5 a few months ago. I was just planning on reloading if I had picked it up.
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Actually I did a little more looking around, found that 7.62x54r is a pretty common conversion, others are .30-40 krag and 444 marlin. I can probably do a conversion for under 200.
the clip isn't as big a deal as I thought, basically it has to do with the fit of the rim in the clip, if the diameter is close it can be tweeked,or, actually converted to run without the clip.
BTW nice deal on the brass, bullets, and especially the dies.
If the 95 arrives in nice shape I will keep it in 8x56, if not, maybe a nice projectLast edited by coop44; 11-21-2009, 6:07 PM."There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws" From Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RandComment
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Why is it that everytime there's a question with REBARRELING a MILSURP rifle , members here tends to SQUIRM? I mean, I too have several rifles that has barrels that are not in good shape? I asked several Gunsmith in the area, same crap response, too expensive, not worth it, etc. Tell you folks, not all MILSURP collectors are POOR. I am going to buy an M95 from a member here, I found a machinist with 30 yr experience that will do the job, He's requirements, get the my own reamer and he charges $25.00 an hour. That is an amazing news, Gunsmith here wants average of $325.00 and they want the barrels chambered and reamed already, therefore they are charging for the FITTING!! LOL. NO DISRESPECTS to PURISTS, Love you guys, even the 2 cents negative input.However Rebarreling is pretty much giving another longer life and better caliber and applications. NOW for the Steyr M95 rebarrel project, can you guys find a new styer rifle for less than $1000.00? peace out!!Comment
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if there's an easy conversion, I'm all for it. that said, the only loaded ammo I bought for it was surplus, which I'm now saving and have started shooting my handloads, which work great. for the record, depending on the powder you use, I'd recommend magnum primers when loading 8x56r but the stuff is all out there to do it. Would be cool to have one in 7.62x54r though...the other calibers are silly.Comment
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NO SUCH THINGS as EASY CONVERSIONS, we are not changing oils here, if there is a SMART and business thinking GUNSMITH HERE, try to market your skills to milsurp owners!! WE own thousands of old rifles that needed to be serviced too. My mentor told me once "Serve the RICHES and dine with the POOR, Serve the POOR and you will dine with the RICHES". Imagine that you are the only gunsmith in the area that can work on Mosins, Enfields, K31, etc. Talking about cornering the market right?Comment
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Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groupsComment
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Why convert a M95? IMHO you will be spending way too much on a gun that cost around $100 - $150 (Last time I checked)
Ammo is out there and every once and awhile, someone on Calguns has some for sale. Also AIMS Surplus had some, however they are out of stock right now.
The ammo is out there you'll just have to checking. Is it like 7.62X54r ammo?
Of course not!
If you don't reload this would be a great excuse to get into reloading!!
"The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke speech of 23 April 1770, "Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents," delivered to the House of Commons.Comment
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I found a gunsmith that will rebarrel [ i have extra barrel ] my 1918 Danzig kar 98a. it started at 100 bucks for a simple exchange. well after sending out for special shims etc i am sure it will cost me more than the rifle is worth after already having 450 bucks in the rifle. My choice. i saved a nice old timer with a VERY shot out barrel. it is my only mauser.
i have a M-95 Steyr carbine. even new PPU ammo is about a BUCK A ROUND AND PLENTIFUL. why spend all that money on a 200 dollar rifle.Last edited by NOTABIKER; 03-21-2014, 10:45 AM.Comment
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I guess I just don't understand why. If you want a carbine in x54r buy a mosin carbine. Or buy a cheap 91/30 and cut away. I have a few m95s but have no desire to rebarrel just so I can shoot a cheaper surplus round. I believe to each his own so do what you want but I fail to see what you are gaining from this. The rifle will not be worth much before or after and for the money you will spend you could just buy a rifle that is chambered in what you want. JM2CComment
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Ammo for the M95 is expensive and hard to find. That being said, 100 rounds could very well be a lifetime supply…
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