I've got quite a few pre-64 "shooters". I have always wanted to re-barrel one to 7X57 with a 26" barrel. Part of the fun of having these shooters is making them into what you want.
A pre 64 hunter with a 26" barrel in only a 7-57 is a heavy rifle. I have pre 64's with 26" barrels in 220 Swift, 264 Win
300 H&H and a long heavy 25" on a 375 H&H African. Unless a long heavy barrel is really necessary then its just a long heavy barrel.
