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I just recently purchased a Japanese Arisaka type 38, but instead of being chambered for the usual 6.5mm this one is chambered for 8mm x 57. I have a couple of questions for anyone with experience of this type of rifle.
Firstly, am I right in assuming that 8 x 57 is 8mm Mauser? If so is it safe to use commercial loads in this rifle?
Secondly, are 8mm Arisakas relatively common or is this something somebody has modified?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Firstly, am I right in assuming that 8 x 57 is 8mm Mauser? If so is it safe to use commercial loads in this rifle?
Secondly, are 8mm Arisakas relatively common or is this something somebody has modified?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!