Mag Box too Short

[Aaron N]

Gentlemen,

I figured I’d ask the question here before I send a message to my gunsmith.

While taking out my 8x68s to finally sight it on with Norma PH ammo, I unfortunately discovered that the mag box is too short even though the ammo is below listed COAL for the cartridge. I haven’t taken it apart to get a true measurement, but it looks like there would still be some metal at the front once enough material was removed to accommodate the cartridge.

Am I crazy to think about attacking it with a dremel and a file?

 

[Clodo Ferreira]

Hello Aaron,

What rifle is the one do you have?

 

[Aaron N]

Hello Aaron,

What rifle is the one do you have?

It’s allegedly a Frankonia Mauser. Built on a barrelled Voere (possibly) 98 military action. Later today I’ll get some pictures and measurements of the mag box.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

Is it the magazine box or the opening in the action? I think it would be best to make a new magazine box.

 

[Aaron N]

Is it the magazine box or the opening in the action? I think it would be best to make a new magazine box.

The action is fine for length. It doesn’t look like a re-barrel job, action and barrel numbers match. I’m thinking someone changed the bottom metal?