the 8x57 has a COL of 3.250" the 30/06 COL is 3.34". the magazine boxes in the LR mauser differ in the same way. the SR mauser can only take the shorter 3.250" catridges.....some factory 9.3x62 or 30/06 might fit the shorter mag box, but some will not (husqvarna did make SR in 30/06 and 9.3x62). Large ring mausers can come with either length mag box. the shorter LR mag box can safely be legthened to 30/06 length.....not so in the SR. all I am saying is to check the internal length of your mag box. if it is not 3.34" it will not fit a lot of factory 9.3x62 ammo, as it is loaded to fit the 3.34" bag box.
advntrjnky
ETA: the above is because the SR mauser is approx. 3/8" shorter than the LR, and most of that difference is in the mag box.
Last edited by advntrjnky; 07/23/09.
