VZ24 Mauser question

[.452browning]

Can a VZ24 7x57mm Mauser be converted to a .308 without breaking an arm and a leg? Can it be accomplished without rebarreling? If yes, does anyone know a gunsmith that can accomplish this task? Thanks!

 

[bstewrat3]

In order to convert it to .308 without rebarreling would involve having the original barrel removed to be rebored. It may not even be possible because your .284 is so close to .308 and if you have any pitting it may not completely clean up. If you are concerned with keeping it original in appearance that gets more expensive because the gunsmith would have to make sure to get the barrel indexed correctly after rechambering. Your most cost effective option is an Adams and Bennett barrel which comes prechambered and requires just a little skilled work from a gunsmith to complete the install.

 

[.452browning]

In order to convert it to .308 without rebarreling would involve having the original barrel removed to be rebored. It may not even be possible because your .284 is so close to .308 and if you have any pitting it may not completely clean up. If you are concerned with keeping it original in appearance that gets more expensive because the gunsmith would have to make sure to get the barrel indexed correctly after rechambering. Your most cost effective option is an Adams and Bennett barrel which comes prechambered and requires just a little skilled work from a gunsmith to complete the install.

Thanks for the info. I would want to keep the original stock and the scout configuration. The barrel costs aren't very expensive, but if I have to spend 300-400 for barrel, indexing, etc. I might as well buy a new rifle.

 

[Gunaria]

Certain VZ24 in 7mm mauser can be worth a nice penny. Research what you have before bubba'ing it.

 

[.452browning]

Certain VZ24 in 7mm mauser can be worth a nice penny. Research what you have before bubba'ing it.

I did research it. It's just a run of the mill vz24. I had to do quite a bit of work just getting it back to good shape. Bought it as a project rifle for about $150.