Backstory: I'm re-barreling a M95 steyr. Right now I'm having tons of fun just trying to figure out what the options are as far as chamberings. I'd like to be able to use the en-bloc clips from the original 8x56 chambering but if not, well ok.
The 8x56 has a .559" rim that's nearly .060" thick. So, let's see if someone knows of a rimmed case with the same or very nearly the same rim diameter and not so much recoil that I won't want to shoot it.
So far I've found
.500 S&W with .556" rim. Looks like I can use this in the clips with some feed rail mod. Fits bolt almost exactly. Mild recoil in a .50cal rifle. Good power, rimmed case, ammo available at my local gunshop. Downside, .50 cal bullets are few and spendy and I like to handload.
.460 S&W similar to above with a smaller rim but in .45 cal so bullets are way easier to deal with.
.243 wssm. Nearly fits the bolt face but not rimmed so may not work at all. Barrel burner too. Not really on the short list.
.45-70. Have to turn the rims down to fit the bolt, may work in the mag with modification. Moderate recoil. Cheap easy to find brass. Bullets plentiful but costly.
7.62x54 do not want.
.30-40 krag do not want
So, help me out. Suggestions?
The 8x56 has a .559" rim that's nearly .060" thick. So, let's see if someone knows of a rimmed case with the same or very nearly the same rim diameter and not so much recoil that I won't want to shoot it.
So far I've found
.500 S&W with .556" rim. Looks like I can use this in the clips with some feed rail mod. Fits bolt almost exactly. Mild recoil in a .50cal rifle. Good power, rimmed case, ammo available at my local gunshop. Downside, .50 cal bullets are few and spendy and I like to handload.
.460 S&W similar to above with a smaller rim but in .45 cal so bullets are way easier to deal with.
.243 wssm. Nearly fits the bolt face but not rimmed so may not work at all. Barrel burner too. Not really on the short list.
.45-70. Have to turn the rims down to fit the bolt, may work in the mag with modification. Moderate recoil. Cheap easy to find brass. Bullets plentiful but costly.
7.62x54 do not want.
.30-40 krag do not want
So, help me out. Suggestions?