Anyone convert an Arisaka T-38/44 to

[BrocLuno]

6.5-08 (260 Remington) ??

I'm considering moving one of my sporterized Type 38's this way because of the overly generous military chamber.

Seems it is not a lot of metal to remove ... Mostly some radial and moving the shoulder forward.

Thoughts, comments always welcome

 

[boom boom]

Conversions have been done either to .260 or the more popular conversion to a 6.5 x57 Roberts.

You may also need to alter the bolt head for the .308 case family as the case head Arisaka 6.5x50 is a bit smaller in diameter. Accuracy also may not be great as the T38 Arisakas use Metford type rifling and bore diameters wander around a bit. Type 38 twist rates also have been reported to vary by year of production either 1-7.88, 1-9. or even 1-8.375. See http://www.bevfitchett.us/modern-rifles/bullet-rff.html and the castboolits website.

 

[Clemson]

I have rechambered to .260. I have no idea how the gun shot after the conversion, but the headspace was correct.

Clemson