I’ve got a 1908 Mannlicher schönauer action.
Thinking of turning it into a custom rifle.
1908’s we’re only chambered in 8x56.
A while back I got a 1903 magazine spool (6.5x54)
I’m thinking to put a barrel on the 1908 and chamber it for 6.5x54. Are there any other gotchas or parts that would need to be changed?
Rim diameter for one. Not sure if that is an issue or not. I'd leave it alone as I'm not sure what the 6.5 will do that the 8mm can't do on the platform.
